Supplements for cardio?

[lucifer92]

What are some good supplements that help with cardio. Either it is for mood, or for endurance, or to elavate heart rate and oxygen output.

 

[bb333]

Yohimbine?

 

[The Solution]

What are some good supplements that help with cardio. Either it is for mood, or for endurance, or to elavate heart rate and oxygen output.

4g Peak 02 - Performance/Endurnace/V02 Max Output
2g LCLT - Recovery
5g Creatine - Strength/Performance
2g Synerglut - Performance
4g L-Citrulline or 8g Citrulline Malate - Performance / Prevent Lactic Acid Build up
2g COP - Performance / Endurance

 

[cubsfan815]

Great list above. I love Peak o2, Xtend Perform is how I usually get it. I use Xtend Perform for intra on cardio days. Lifting days I use IntraMax as my intra.

I would also say FitMax for the mood and heart rate increase you mentioned. FitMax has become my morning coffee replacement. Used pre cardio I notice a major increase in body temp, increased HR, and uplifted mood. The fat loss properties are an added bonus.

 

[mechka_grizli]

Cordyceps products by MST

 

[DWeaver]

Epicatechin is working well for me but I’m taking 1200mg of it. (Ep1logue and EPI-Plex). I’m not sure how much it actually builds muscle but it definitely helps with intensity and drive.

 

[The Express 42]

Best I have ever used is radiate, after that I would say Hydra Shred by Spartan and Fitmax by Performax will be the other two I plan on trying eventually

 

[John Smeton]

Lots of supplements you can use

Ive been doing mine fasted. Only supplement ive been using is bcaa's

 

[Power-Lift]

treadmill
stepper
rower

etc... : )

 

[john.patterson]

What are some good supplements that help with cardio. Either it is for mood, or for endurance, or to elavate heart rate and oxygen output.

Caffeine would be a good place to start. But for a more all-encompassing product, my vote would also be FitMax. It delivers a good balance of energy and focus without being too high-stim. FitMax would be a great solution to boost your mood and provide energy to push you through your cardio.

Most people (myself included) don't enjoy cardio. But try to see the big picture and the benefits of adding it into your program to push you toward your goals. Having the right mindset will be your biggest help

 

[bosskardo]

4g Peak 02 - Performance/Endurnace/V02 Max Output
2g LCLT - Recovery
5g Creatine - Strength/Performance
2g Synerglut - Performance
4g L-Citrulline or 8g Citrulline Malate - Performance / Prevent Lactic Acid Build up
2g COP - Performance / Endurance

Yeah,
PeakO2, Citrulline and COP at these doses would be good. Others stuff helps too but not as much benefit.

 

[aloosecannon]

4g Peak 02 - Performance/Endurnace/V02 Max Output
2g LCLT - Recovery
5g Creatine - Strength/Performance
2g Synerglut - Performance
4g L-Citrulline or 8g Citrulline Malate - Performance / Prevent Lactic Acid Build up
2g COP - Performance / Endurance

Good list. This is what helps me the most:
Peak O2
Beta Alanine
Capros
COP

 

[BloodManor]

I like focus abs stims for cardio
Choas and pains aggro is top notch and gets me through a long cardio session or a study session with zero crash
https://www.chaosandpain.com/Pwnd-Gamerz-Aggro

 

[cheftepesh1]

I would say BA is one of your best choices to increase your overall endurance.

 

[jameschoi]

Start running.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2018/03/02/fasting-and-exercise-a-perfect-pair/

 

[Jiigzz]

If your goal is to increase aerobic capacity, then increasing your heart rate should be low on your list. The goal should be focused on improved oxygen uptake (not delivery) and waste removal as those 2 are far more critical to performance.

If your heart rate is like 150-160 then you're restricted as to how much more you can push it, whereas keeping your heart rate lower will give you more leeway to increase your pace.

But it depends on your purpose for cardio and whether your goal is to improve it or just find it hard.

 

[Oconns28]

Personally I don’t like to have a high dose of stims before cardio. Whatever supp you choose it’s about finding the right amount to get you into it and focused but not over stimmed! I’ve done that before and it’s not a fun feeling part way through the run feeling like you are going to puke with your heart racing!

For my last fire fitness VO2 max test I ended up going with a 3/4 scoop of reign before and everything went well!

 

[IconicForm]

MST Cordygen5

 

[Mike NCR]

Cordyceps products by MST

I second this suggestion, although I found the cheaper Cordygen5 worked better than their more expensive product Cordygen VO2 Max. Go figure!

I take 2/day in the month leading up to the endurance event, then 3 on the day of the event 2 hours prior. I'm a MACHINE on this stuff, no joke.

Beta-Alanine complements this protocol nicely too, but you have to take it more than twice a day while loading to maximize the effect. I do 6 weeks at 2g x 3 times daily (waking, midday, bedtime), followed by maintenance at 2g/day (waking and bedtime) until the event.

Of course, despite all this you still need to train your cardio. For runs I start at an easy peezy pace on the treadmill for 20 minutes and increase it by .2mph every run, going 3 times a week with a minimum of 48 hours between sessions to give your system and joints a break. When you reach the pace you want for race day and can maintain it for those 20 minutes, start extending the sessions by 5 minutes at that speed/pace every session until you reach where you want to be duration-wise. This is a simple and uncomplicated program I've used for endurance events with success several times.

 

[Oconns28]

I second this suggestion, although I found the cheaper Cordygen5 worked better than their more expensive product Cordygen VO2 Max. Go figure!

I take 2/day in the month leading up to the endurance event, then 3 on the day of the event 2 hours prior. I'm a MACHINE on this stuff, no joke.

Beta-Alanine complements this protocol nicely too, but you have to take it more than twice a day while loading to maximize the effect. I do 6 weeks at 2g x 3 times daily (waking, midday, bedtime), followed by maintenance at 2g/day (waking and bedtime) until the event.

Of course, despite all this you still need to train your cardio. For runs I start at an easy peezy pace on the treadmill for 20 minutes and increase it by .2mph every run, going 3 times a week with a minimum of 48 hours between sessions to give your system and joints a break. When you reach the pace you want for race day and can maintain it for those 20 minutes, start extending the sessions by 5 minutes at that speed/pace every session until you reach where you want to be duration-wise. This is a simple and uncomplicated program I've used for endurance events with success several times.

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[Mike NCR]

I’ve used them as well. I believe one of those 2 was reported to have been “spiked”??

Never heard that, but it would go a long way to explain why the cheaper stuff worked better. Any idea what it would've been spiked with? I had trouble sleeping on both after 3 weeks, but I've had that on generic Cordy powder too.

 

[Oconns28]

Never heard that, but it would go a long way to explain why the cheaper stuff worked better. Any idea what it would've been spiked with? I had trouble sleeping on both after 3 weeks, but I've had that on generic Cordy powder too.

Hey sorry I couldn’t remember exactly what it was but i found this article https://blog.priceplow.com/industry-news/lyman-good-drug-test-anavite

I think some dude failed a test and blamed these supps but it wasn’t ever proven. I guess I had just read the title or heard about it and had it in the back of my head. Sorry for the mixup

 

[IconicForm]

MST has always put out solid products!

 

[AndroRage]

Yeah,
PeakO2, Citrulline and COP at these doses would be good. Others stuff helps too but not as much benefit.

You noticed much from COP? I wasn’t sure if it was legit as never really talked about

 

[bosskardo]

You noticed much from COP? I wasn’t sure if it was legit as never really talked about

I wouldn't say much but noticeable at 2g.

 

[aaronuconn]

You noticed much from COP? I wasn’t sure if it was legit as never really talked about

Seems hit or miss for most. I’d just go with Peak02

 

[AndroRage]

Seems hit or miss for most. I’d just go with Peak02

Have you used PeakO2? How was it?

 

[matteoF1]

Im also interesting something specific for the cardio.

 

[stopstalking]

Not really a supplement but I’d suggest Gw501516

 

[thebigt]

controlled labs WHITE WARPED....for me it is perfect for cardio[running].

 

[matteoF1]

controlled labs WHITE WARPED....for me it is perfect for cardio[running].

Seems normal pre wo stims nothing special.

 

[thebigt]

Seems normal pre wo stims nothing special.

sorry if something I recommended to the op doesn't meet with your approval....

 

[stimtron]

What are some good supplements that help with cardio. Either it is for mood, or for endurance, or to elavate heart rate and oxygen output.

I would start with the basics like endogenous sups for example.

Coq10, PPQ, ALC to increase energy at the cellular level.

Add some NO boosters like Cardiose, arginine, and ornithine to promote heart dilation.

Herbs like hawthorn, arjuna, pine bark to strengthen your cardiovascular system.

 

[Resolve10]

PeakO2 and Nitrates are two of my favorites for boosting cardio abilities.