View Full Version : I need something like No Explode that doesn't keep me up at nights
I love the effect of NO during my workout but the side effect is that it makes me stay up later at night. Must be the caffeine in it? Is there a pre workout supplement like NO that doesn't keep you awake?
NO itself isn't a stimulant
NO = Nitric Oxide, which is a natural compound produced in your body, that dilates blood vessels, allowing more oxygen to flow. It's production is increased by supplementing L-arginine. It's benefits in bodybuilding is that it delivers more nutrients to muscles being worked, and the "pump" feeling you get during workout.
What's keeping you awake is definitely caffeine/energy formula in NO Xplode.
There are plenty of NO supplements without stimulants, I personally use White Blood (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/clabs/white.html) but you can look into any l-arginine supplements. Gaspari Nutritions PlasmaJet (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gn/plasmajet.html)/ BSN Nitrix (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/nitrix.html)
You won't get that stim energized feeling from these though.
Almost all pre-workout formulas contain caffeine but others might not keep you awake as much. Try Shock Therapy (by Universal), SuperPump 250 (Gaspari), Fast Twitch (CytoSport), or others. See if you can get free samples and try them. Other good option is Animal Pump, it comes in several pills in one pack and you can take out the caffeine pill if you're working out late at night.
WhiteMale
03-12-09, 05:42 PM
It might just be your reaction to caffeine, but I personally react poorly to arginine and I can never get to sleep when I take any "pump" product.
It might just be your reaction to caffeine, but I personally react poorly to arginine and I can never get to sleep when I take any "pump" product.
man I might be the same too because I'm not even taking a full scoop. I only take 1/4 of a scoop. Sucks cause I really like using it to lift. I might try white blood (no racism) when my NO explode is done.
if your just looking for a pump go for plasmajet.....it works almost too good. my veins were obscene on that sh`t
detroitwalt
03-19-09, 01:56 PM
if your just looking for a pump go for plasmajet.....it works almost too good. my veins were obscene on that sh`t
i been reading some review on this. were you taking this by itself or were you stacking something else with it? i see a lot of people taking it with sp250 or no-xplode.
also, did you take it 1-2 before working out? i'm usually at the gym an hour after waking up so i'm wondering if that's enough time for it to take effect.
no homo at this but some folks say they were getting random erections while on this stuff.
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