taking stimulants before workouts/cardio

[sexy_animal]

I got into the habit of taking a mild dose of stimulants (green tea extract, guarana extract, yohombine, etc) about 30 minutes before working out.

I believe my workout density improved as a result.

Are there any drawbacks to taking stimulants before working out on a regular basis?

I read somewhere that continued use of stimulants burns out your endocrine system, or something along those lines.

Is that true?

 

[Built]

I don't really think so - not unless you've already got significant problems.

Preworkout stims are wonderful for releasing free fatty acids - the catecholamines enhance lipolysis in mammals.

 

[danzik17]

What Built said.

You'll only get adrenal burnout if you are using pretty significant amounts of stimulants for a prolonged period of time.

A nice cup of coffee or an equivalent isn't going to hurt you. Hell, I love a pre-WO cup of coffee about an hour before.

 

[sexy_animal]

What Built said.

You'll only get adrenal burnout if you are using pretty significant amounts of stimulants for a prolonged period of time.

A nice cup of coffee or an equivalent isn't going to hurt you. Hell, I love a pre-WO cup of coffee about an hour before.

Is there any legitimate research on this?

 

[FishOrCutBait]

Is there any legitimate research on this?

probably not Built is known for making stuff up.

 

[Built]

probably not Built is known for making stuff up.

ROFLMFAO!

 

[FishOrCutBait]

ROFLMFAO!

 

[nni]

yeah, eventually you will be tolerant to stims, and will need a break. a cycling approach is best, maybe for every 4 weeks on, take 2 off. this may avoid "burnout" and will slow your body building a tolerance.

 

[Built]

Or just do what I do: increase the dose.

HI!

 

[danzik17]

Or just do what I do: increase the dose.

HI!

Yup. When the normal stack stops working, try throwing meth into the mix. I hear it works well.

 

[ARMYDOC]

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