How to get a boost without caffine for working out at the gym?

for me, once i get working out, that's all the boost i need - i need a jump start to just get moving - i think if you condition your body to "need" something, then it will - i try not to fall into that trap -

i agree with soystud and butte. i've never used stimulants before a workout because a workout is supposed to do that on its own.

I do agree with all the above posters, but that beign said there are days where I need that extra boost as well. I do workout out pretty early though, usually 4am, so taking something to get my energy going is a must a lot of days. I use to take different preworkout supps., but fond those were mostly caffine, and caused issues over time. Right now I've been experimenting with different organic and natural preworkout supps.

Check out these links:
http://shop.myvega.com/sequel-estore-us/Performance_2

I've tried these, and they work pretty well. There all natural, and vegan, I also haven't experenced any of that jittery feelings you sometimes get from the high caffine stuff. Also I haven't had any negative side effects from it, no flares or stomach cramping. I've used them a few times now, taste is ok, but I just mix it, and drink it down pretty quick.

Also check out their other products, a lot of great stuff. I recently started drinking their Vega One Shake, lots of vitamins, probiotics, and other great stuff. Its also contains no dairy, gluten and soy, and contains no added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. I love it.

Here is another link to another organic pre and post workout supps.
http://www.hammernutrition.com/

I've only tried a couple of their products. Just as good results. My local healthy food store had a whole section with this stuff, so I got to pick and choose, from a few things.

Hope this helps

- Adam

Napalm while you can still get it - never bothers my GI tract.

What about whey protein powders therearemiracles?

Besides that, eating a handful of almonds or having a banana+PB sandwich half hour before the gym may help.

Taking Emergen-C brand electrolytes powder could give you that boost your looking for also. I take these and mix with water before going hiking.

It's definitely hard to have that same energy I had a few years ago. I think the colon really does fuel the body's cells, and when its out of whack, our energy is like, bleh.. =/

Recently started juicing, no I don't mean steroids, plant based veggies and fruits - wow what an energy boost!