Hello all!
I have a question: whats more bang for my buck, Spike Caffeine Free tabs or Power Drive?
I need something that gets me going before my workouts. Has anybody tried them both and what did you like the most?
thanks in advance
Power Drive helps me not crumble down after a draining workout. Make sure to take it on a totally empty stomach though.
I never felt anything more than a tingly feeling down my neck out of Caffeine Free Spike. People speak of enhanced focus, but it never quite worked for me.
Power Drive won’t get you going before a workout in the sense of feeling pumped and ready to go, it’s not something you feel in my experience, depending on your tolerance to Caffeine Spike is probably your best bet if you are looking for an energy boost
i’d reccomend the caffein Spike over the caffein free or Power Drive. they never let you down and they are cheap as hell
i use Power Drive and it does exactly what they say it is supposed to do. at least for me. my mood and focus are enhanced and i am able to concentrate a lot better during my workouts. i feel like i am able to hit better numbers when i lift too (more weight and reps.)
cant say anything about the Spike but the Power Drive is definitely worth it
I’ve seemed to gain a tolerance to Spike. When I first started to take it I would get amazing focus with just one Spike pill. However soon ater it required two pills to get the same focus and then they just stopped working for me.
Since Tim Patterson said to never take more than 2 I won’t but could one of the mods clarify what would happen if someone took more than 2. I’ve always been curious but never enough to risk my Biotest account.
Thanks for all the advice, I will give Spike a try and when I get some more money try Power Drive.
let us know how the Spike works out for you, i still have yet to try it…
Spike is amazing.
The pills give me a more calm-type energy. By that I mean that once I take one, and I’m sitting on a bench; I feel like a can of soda about to pop, but controllable.
The Spike Shooters, really make me AWAKE! in the morning or during a workout; I like to use them instead of coffee.
Power Drive, its been years since I used it; but they were a good kick in the ass on the way to my workouts back when I started going later at night; after work.
Spike, all the way though! I have them in my gym bag, at home, in my car. On my desk at work too.
I’m taking Caffeine-Free Spike right now and I really don’t feel anything at all. I stopped taking Spike because I got such a boost of energy from it that I found I had a hard time sleeping.
I have never taken Power Drive before. But it is supposed to be great for CNS recovery.
[quote]Foenix wrote:
I’m taking Caffeine-Free Spike right now and I really don’t feel anything at all.[/quote]
What are you using for a catalyst with Caffeine-Free Spike? You need a little caffeine or some other CNS stimulant.
From what I’ve read, it wasn’t designed to give you a “kick” by itself. Rather, it’s for people who are already using other sources of caffeine.
It’s extremely versitile this way. You can even stack it with Spike Shooter and Power Drive for an incredible ride.
Power Drive didn’t do anything for me. Spike with caffeine gives me a great boost for tough training sessions. Haven’t tried Caffeine-Free Spike. Why are you averse to Spike with caffeine?
I like the Spike with caffeine. I take 1 tab at work before the end of the work day, and by the time I get home, I’m ready for a great workout.
I really like Spike myself for an increase in focus and general feeling of being aware, really helps with those days with little sleep. I also like Power Drive. I guess I would say use the Spike if you were doing something that required focus like olympic lifts or have had little sleep; and Power Drive for a general workout boost.
For those who say Power Drive doesn’t do anything - Try taking it an hour before bed! It’s subtle, but undeniable at that time.
I guess I really like to have both on hand and use whichever one fits the situation best, I’d get Spike for your first one. Also for the “really get you going” feel - try the Spike Shooters.
[quote]Ghost22 wrote:
F0rG3tNikeDoMe wrote:
I’ve seemed to gain a tolerance to Spike. When I first started to take it I would get amazing focus with just one Spike pill. However soon ater it required two pills to get the same focus and then they just stopped working for me.
Since Tim Patterson said to never take more than 2 I won’t but could one of the mods clarify what would happen if someone took more than 2. I’ve always been curious but never enough to risk my Biotest account.
Probably won’t kill ya.
Take it and find out.[/quote]
The most current recommendations for Spike suggest a maximum dose of two pills, twice per day (four tablets in 24 hours).
As with any stimulant, always increase your intake as gradually as possible, and maintain for several days to assess your tolerance.
Thanx for all the replies, I guess I will have to test them all and see what works best for me.
The reason I wanted to see if Caffeine-Free Spike tabs where good are since they are cheaper and I’m a student 