@kmman Pre workout (need the kick at 4:30 am). Once I finish that, then it’s plain water, then after I finish lifting, I add a scoop of BCAAs and drink that during my cardio.
@kmman Water. Water with Mio (could be the kind w/ electrolytes or not). Sometimes clear protein, depending on whether I need that extra 20g that day or not.
@kmman maltodextrin. (intra-workout supplement) it's basically sugar for the muscles. im caffeine-sensitive, so i cant take any energy boosting supplements. regular sugar actually drains + dehydrates me. for some reason, maltodextrin pumps me up! so i consider that to be my "energy" workout mix lol
Time is better spent doing work, not trying to reinvent the wheel.
Humans require hydration (water) and fuel (food), anything else is just a distraction! For those pushing the limits, some food boosters (extra protein, extra creatine, couple key micronutrients) can be helpful, but even that is just icing.
The cake is hard work + water + sleep + food = results.