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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
Hello, I am a 50ish YO man and have some very mild BP problems and take some BP meds in the evening, My problem is I can not seem to get any energy in the mornings for my workouts. I sleep well , 8+ hours, i down a pint of water with lemon when I wake, eat nothing (drink 2-4 cups of coffee after that) and then go to work out and have no energy . I have tried 2x amount of every workout powder that wal mart sells and no luck, have tried green tea also. any suggestions for that pre workout energy ?? thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | ||
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What is your resting heart rate, and have you been tested for arrhythmia? "I vowed to myself to fight against evil more completely and more wholeheartedly than I ever did before. . . . That’s the only way to pay back part of that vast debt, to live up to and try to fulfill that tremendous obligation." Alfred Hornik, Sunday, December 2, 1945 to his family, on his continuing duty to others for surviving WW II. | |||
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In Odin we trust |
Different people's energy levels peak at different times. Have you tried working out in the afternoon or evening instead of first thing in the morning? Unless you're specifically targeting fasted cardio sessions (in which case, yup, you gotta suck it up buttercup and do it anyway), many people prefer afternoon/after work gym sessions, especially for strength training. May be worth considering. _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than omnipotent moral busybodies" ~ C.S. Lewis | |||
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This is me usually. Just no energy/motivation to do it early. I was doing lunch workouts for a while, then my work schedule changed & threw me off, and I haven't been able to get back into a good rhythm. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
I do have some rapid heart rate but it is very rare now, idk my resting but my doc said last week at the VA my heartrate BP was "good" thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
unfortunately with my work schedule, 7-9am is all i get , i do have my own home gym set up tho thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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Workout powder? Creatine monohydrate? Energy usually comes down to brain energy. Motivation should come naturally but sometimes we have to force it and wake it up. | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
no I mean pre work out like BUcked up and some of those like c4 energy , It is not about motivation as I love to workout and relish my time in the gym, I get out there and literally am sluggish, maybe it is just old age idk thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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When I need an energy boost, which is often, I take Kratom, an herbal supplement from SE Asia. Strain is important. White Vein strain gives the most energy, but if that's too strong Green Vein gives a more balanced boost. I actually use Green Vein the most. | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
on amazon ? ok with BP ? thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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| In Odin we trust |
Well then, pitter patter. With all due respect, it isn't easy and it isn't supposed to be. Consistently training is hard. If you don't feel like it, too bad, do it anyway. Energy isn't where you want it to be? Too bad, do it anyway. The best way to combat the "I dun wannas" is to, you guessed it: suck it up and do it anyway. Figure out a schedule, plan on 4 days a week minimum, and stick with it come hell or high water no matter what for 6-months. After that it gets a bit easier because you will have built in the muscle memory/consistency. It really is that simple. That doesn't make it easy. Another part of this that may need looking at, especially at your age (I am also 50-ish), is a complete blood panel (I mean EVERYTHING, including hormone levels, liver function, A1C, all of it). Get with your doc and get it scheduled, or do it on your own from your local LabCorp or similar independent lab. Finally, the part nobody likes the most: diet & supplementation. What are you eating, when are you eating? Are you tracking caloric intake, macros, etc? What supplements are you taking, if any? _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than omnipotent moral busybodies" ~ C.S. Lewis | |||
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| Partial dichotomy |
I don't want to sound like Debbie Downer, but I'd be a little concerned about reactions to the BP meds. I wonder about 2-4 cups of coffee. I too have slightly high BP, but no meds. I was consistently drinking 3 cups of very strong coffee, but I've committed to only 2. I also do primarily cardio; walk/jog alternating with bike riding and a weight routine 2x a week. As for my energy, sometimes I don't feel like exercising, but once I start, my body accepts it.  SIGforum: For all your needs! Imagine our influence if every gun owner in America was an NRA member! Click the box>>>  | |||
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On weekends I work out early in the mornings but I eat a regular breakfast. Is there a reason you aren’t eating at all after getting up and before heading out? ____________ Μολὼν Λαβέ 01 03 04 14 16 18 | |||
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Start working out at 0500. That requires getting up 0400-0430 to workout. I found that after a month of doing this seven days a week it got easy. Nice is overrated "It's every freedom-loving individual's duty to lie to the government." Airsoftguy, June 29, 2018 | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
Did you read my post ???? I specifically said I ENJOY MY WORKOUTS, I go to the gym even when I dont have the energy, if you don't have any suggestions as to a better pre workout, then move along. thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
I am up at 5, have coffee and water until 6 , pray and then it the gym from 7 to 8 thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
I have been working out the last 20 years of my life, in great shape and just recently (last year or so) have experienced this fatigue, had a full blood work up done and was good, docs (been to 3) have no idea and say "your just getting old" thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
this is about a good recommended pre workout lol thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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For most of my life I was on an evening workout schedule. Then the job & commute situation changed a few years ago. I'm older than you. I get up just before 5am, then immediately eat a light-ish cereal breakfast with OJ and milk. No caffeine in the morning. Aerobics (elliptical and rowing), free weights, balance exercises for an hour plus -- starting around 6:30. Then off to what the day brings. My caffeine comes right after the gym, and keeps going for much of the day. Consider food in the morning and back off on the coffee before the workout. Your body needs fuel to workout, as in real food. | |||
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Fighting the good fight |
No, definitely not on Amazon... Kratom is a scheduled (illegal) drug in some states, including mine, and regulated in many others. Even if it's not illegal or regulated in your area, it's not safe for folks with BP issues. It's a strong stimulant whose side effects include tachycardia (irregular heart beat) and hypertension (raised BP). | |||
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