energy drink prior to lifting?

[he-man]

does anyone use any kind of energy drink prior to lifting? ive been wanting to try downing a redbull before lifting and see if it has any effects.

 

[Lee]

sometimes i drink a sobe adrenaline rush, it helps a little cuz it gives u a boost of energy.

 

[molnii]

I really don't believe in those energy drinks and Red Bull has a lot of sugar also......sorry

 

[Bulldog_10]

If they have alot of carbs I'd say no...You don't want an insulin spike when you're working out.

 

[Devastation]

1 pepsi or coke when I start lifting

 

[endpoint]

If they have alot of carbs I'd say no...You don't want an insulin spike when you're working out.

why?

 

[he-man]

i would think that you would want a little extra simple carbs to slow down the loss of glycogen. you def want simple carbs after i know but if you have an insulin spike during your workout does that mean you wont have as big of one after?

 

[circusgirl]

I dirnk lots of red bull because I like it.

Anyway, to answer your question, sometimes I have one just before lifting if I am feeling low in carbs (you know, that fuzzy-head feeling you get from eating less carbs than usual) and I want a caffeine-and-sugar "lift". I am not exactly lean compared to most folks on here so one drink isnt't going to make a huge difference to body fat.

Problem is, you need to make sure your workout finishes BEFORE that lift departs as you tend to be worse afterwards than before (sugar rush - insulin crash).

So, if you just need it to get going, and aren't worried about numbers, or total carb intake, why not, but if you are a high-level bber, worried about carbs or plan on doing a long workout and care about the numbers after the first 20 minutes, don't.

OJ is almost as good with a slower glycaemic "slope" in lifting up or down.

YMMV of course, if it works for you, go ahead, if not, don't. Try it and see.

 

[Bulldog_10]

why?

Cuz then you won't burn fat during your workouts, just carbs.

 

[WarriorPL]

Sugar free redbull.

 

[Thaibox]

Cuz then you won't burn fat during your workouts, just carbs.

Carbs are a better fuel source for lifting. I would save the fat burning concerns for cardio sessions.

I drink some source of caffiene, 25mg ephedra, and I sip a carbo drink throughout my lift.

 

[Bulldog_10]

Carbs are a better fuel source for lifting. I would save the fat burning concerns for cardio sessions.

I drink some source of caffiene, 25mg ephedra, and I sip a carbo drink throughout my lift.

Yeah, no doubt about carbs being a better fuel...but as a "side effect" fat is also burned...which won't happen if you have an insulin spike. I guess if you're bulking and you don't care about how fat you may get, go for the carb drink before and during. Definitely drink carbs for endurance events.

 

[magman1]

not a long term solution...all that caffeine will help in fat loss(but you will build a tolerance in a way)...but caffeine decreases protein synthesis, so it will not help in building muscle