Anything good for doing sprints(intervals) and long distance running? 13 June 2017 at 4:04PM in Sports & fitness MoneySaving 8 replies 5K views

ktcoil

Hi Guys


Can anyone recommend anything decent to have to use with long distance running and intervals on treadmill, something that's gives a good boost and gives good energy,


Seen this but unsure?


http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/phd-nutrition-amino-drive-300g?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=tu2517oa-0-newsletter-tu2517oa-0-emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_term=bnnr-phd-omega&sc_src=email_1323408&sc_eh=08ebe8fe360b11291&sc_llid=24296&sc_lid=58079094&sc_uid=dBPjKi6hOz&emst=dBPjKi6hOz_24296_1323408_998#reviews

Lukoind

Hey, have you tried Creatine? It might help .

ktcoil

thanks looks good, will look at Holland and barret


How long before you work out do you take this? also is it something that may keep you awake? not good take after 4pm?


thanks

parking_question_chap

Seriously, dont waste your money on stuff like that unless you are an elite athlete or at least competing a decent level. Making sure you eat well generally, and getting enough sleep, will have much more of an impact on your ability to put in good training sessions. Perhaps have a coffee and banana pre workout but thats enough.

Edit, its not even a pre workout supp anyway.

Robinio

Creatine will not provide you with extra energy, but many studies have shown it to be fantastic if you are working out regularly, performing successive bouts of intense exercise.

I second the coffee and sleep point - if you simply want more energy, get some decent sleep and drink a coffee before you exercise

Hope this helps

Eagles1905

I've had some really positive results using BCAA's pre and post workout, quicker recover, defined muscle mass and good energy levels. Marketed as the building blocks of protein, highly reccomend!

Robinio

BCAAs are great for recovery and protein synthesis, but not great for energy boost.

I ran out of BCAA powder a few weeks ago. I'd been using it consistently for about 5 months. That's when you truly realise how awesome it is. I was so sore after my workouts, it was like I was a beginner again!

Eagles1905

Ha, I was exactly the same after running out. Hit the gym and found myself struggling every second session, back on them now and can comfortably train 3-4 days in a row (feel like i've had a good work out, but certainly not sore!)

AirJoe

Agree with the above.

My personal, all-purpose recovery mix is BCAAs, L-Glutamine, electrolytes and, when I'm flush, some Cherry Active for the antioxidents. Has worked well for me.

If it's a straight up energy boost you're after, caffeine, sugar and electrolytes pre workout will do it. No need to over complicate things.