Posted on Mar 28, 2017
A soldier asked me if they can take pre work out before a PT test. Can you do that?
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SGT Aleksey Vitebskiy
This is actually not a bad advice believe it or not as long as you're not a lightweight as far as alcohol goes.
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Yes. Unless your unit has a policy prohibiting it's use. But I would be extremely cautious if this soldier is in poor shape and they think this will give them the edge to be successful. If used properly used it shouldn't be an issue. If used while the soldier is dehydrated it can increase their risk of sustaining a heat injury.
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SGT Aleksey Vitebskiy
... by normal dose I mean the same dose recommended for mild pain or headache. You shouldn't feel any different.
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The times I have seen or heard of soldiers in my unit taking pre-workout before the pt test reslted in a very poor run. As stated above pre-workout will help with the push ups and even sit-ups as it encrease muscle endurance. However it has the opposite effect on the run, causing overheating and dehydration.
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be very careful doing this. Those supplements are not designed for occasional use by those not athletically active. Even weight lifting beginners should ease into it.
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SPC Louis Kennedy
I never used pre-workout before a PT Test, but what I would do is take some Ibuprofen before doing the Push-ups and Sit-ups to help with any swelling that will happen and had a halls before the run to help open my nose to help me breath a bit better...it was nothing major but it help out where needed for me.
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To all the people on here who dont lift, Pre workout is a powder of usually caffine, niacin and bunch of other supplements you take before working out.
as for the original question, no its stupid and idiotic. thats how you have a heart attack and die. its not made for cardio
as for the original question, no its stupid and idiotic. thats how you have a heart attack and die. its not made for cardio
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