Redbull, Rockstar, Monster, etc...

speedworks75 · 08-01-2006, 07:02 PM

Do you use any of these or any other energy supplement before you work out? How good of an effect does it have and would you recommend it?

Wartorment · 08-01-2006, 07:16 PM

From my experience, I'll tell you this: NEVER, EVER, EVER drink an energy drink before a workout. You'll throw up all over the place after any intense physical activity. They're meant for afterwards, I gather.

Charles Martel · 08-01-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wartorment

From my experience, I'll tell you this: NEVER, EVER, EVER drink an energy drink before a workout. You'll throw up all over the place after any intense physical activity. They're meant for afterwards, I gather.

Maybe Monster or that Rockstar garbage but not Suger-Free Redbull. I drink one or two cans before every workout with no ill effects. It gives you wings, dude.

**MikeMartial** · 08-01-2006, 08:22 PM

Expensive caffiene is what those drinks are. Essentially, a pick-me-up for people that either don't drink coffee, or are complete suckers for advertising.

Wartorment · 08-01-2006, 08:56 PM

I've had a low-carb Monster (only energy dirnk I consume, other than sugar free Full Throttle) before a run or a workout a few times, and every time it's lead to nausea and an overall feeling of shit.

submission0017 · 08-01-2006, 09:33 PM

I drink them if I'm absolutely drained from work before I work out but usually i prefer not to take them.. But Red Bull does work for me.

dreek. S-470 · 08-01-2006, 09:42 PM

No i go with redline a 1/2 hr prior to workout.Monster i'll use for vodka,i'm telling you it's the best. Get a large cup from wawa or 7-11(44oz) depoist contents of said energy drink with 4.5 or 5 shots of voda,add ice,straw and stir and your good to go.Tastes great,good pre-game drink before the bar or MMA events.Plus it saves you bread since it's the same price as a redbull.

IMHO redline is one of the best pre-workout drinks for weight training.

the-spellr · 08-02-2006, 02:30 AM

Those drinks are good.. if you want to kill yourself.
We have redbull and such drinks in Sweden, they're horrible. Alot of sugars, and they're not even dextrose or malto. Refined white sugar, it's like drinkin syrup..
I tend to keep away from caffeine and taurine.

wenispinkle · 08-02-2006, 02:44 AM

i think theyre okay if you dont like coffee or whatever...

just make sure youre drinking the diet kind.

JT RIPPER · 08-02-2006, 03:28 AM

you're better off taking a SPIKE energy tab from biotest or BLACKJAX from stacker2...or really any thermogenic fat burner product

and then just drink your usual workout fluids (water, gatorade, etc)