I just ordered some Power Drive and BCAA’s from the T-Nation store. I want to give the Spike Shooters and caffeine a break for a bit, so I am going to start popping 3 BCAA tablets and some Power Drive preworkout.
I hear the Power Drive is so called “cleaner” than the feel from Spike. The Spike Shooters are great. Half a Spike Shooter before workout was enough stimulation for me, but for some reason the caffiene free Spike doesn’t appeal to me.
Anyone take Power Drive and BCAA’s preworkout? I see that the Power Drive has a lot of B6. The Spike Shooters are really high in B12. After being used to the Spike Shooters, will this still stimulate me?
This is the first time I actually will have an abundance of BCAA’s. I hear some people prescribing up to 10 tablets at a time. I plan on taking them between meals and before and after workouts. I started taking 4 at a time and a get this euphoric feeling or relaxness. I guess I don’t need too much at one time, however this being my week off, will BCAA’s help me grow, recover, keep muscle on, etc. - during times of not lifting.
Or is BCAA supplementation a waste during rest weeks. If it is not, is there any reason why they wouldn’t benefit older people who are active, but don’t lift weights. If I pop these when I wake up and am ready to go, would they not give a little boost to older poeple who lack energy?
I agree…I’ve been using BCAA’s with Power Drive for years.
Lately I’ve been on Spike but Power Drive is tops for a break from stims. The nice thing about Power Drive is it gets better as time goes on. Very underated stuff IMHO.
[quote]T234 wrote:
I personally think Power Drive is the best Biotest product. As soon as that stuff is in your mouth you can start to feel a sense of well-being/energy. [/quote]
I have read this “best product” comment more than once on this site so I finally got two tubs of Power Drive with my last order. I have tried using it in all types of different situations around workouts or otherwise. I have noticed no difference at all. I think I will try it first thing in the morning and see if that helps.
It’s definitely something I need to take everyday for a while before I notice it. I also take 2-3 servings in a day. Usually 1 and 1 or 1 and 2.
Also, I am into sports performance. I would think if you are into strength performance it would help too. But if you’re looking for an instant jolt like Spike or some kind of ‘pump’ for bodybuilding it’s not going to do it.
I notice it when grappling after about a week of taking it. And just a sense of feeling better too. I actually think it makes me sleep better.
[quote]squatdude wrote:
T234 wrote:
I personally think Power Drive is the best Biotest product. As soon as that stuff is in your mouth you can start to feel a sense of well-being/energy.
I have read this “best product” comment more than once on this site so I finally got two tubs of Power Drive with my last order. I have tried using it in all types of different situations around workouts or otherwise. I have noticed no difference at all. I think I will try it first thing in the morning and see if that helps.[/quote]
Took it for the 3rd time yesterday, first hard workout. The BCAA and Power Drive mix is nice. For some reason, when on the Spike Shooter I am amped up but always changing the song on my mp3 player.
With the Power Drive, I didn’t change a song the whole workout, I just let it play on. I was extremely focused and finished the workout with plenty of energy left. I like this stuff so far, might have to make it a staple.
The BCAA body high and the focus of the Power Drive is a nice natural mental clarity. Didn’t notice it the first couple of times, but definately noticed it yesterday.