Baking Soda Pre-Workout Hack: A Short Guide

[zerotohero]

I've been following @ihatereddit's advice about taking baking soda before workouts, and I gotta say, there might be something to it. I've been mixing a teaspoon of baking soda in water about 30 minutes before hitting the gym, and here's what I've noticed:

• More Reps: I've definitely been able to push out a few more reps in my sets. Whether it's bench press, squats, or curls, I feel like I can extend my sets just a bit further than usual.
  
  
• Less Fatigue: I feel less tired after my workouts. That post-workout fatigue doesn't hit as hard as it used to, even on days when I'm pushing heavy weights or doing high-intensity intervals.

Now, the big question: Is it placebo or is there some science behind this? I'm not entirely sure. The idea, as I understand it from various sources, is that baking soda helps to buffer the lactic acid that builds up in muscles during intense exercise, which might reduce fatigue and improve performance. But I'm no scientist, and I don't have the equipment to measure my blood pH or lactate levels.

Here's my routine:

• Dose: 1 teaspoon of baking soda mixed with about 8 ounces of water.
  
  
• Timing: Taken 30 minutes before starting my workout.

Side Note: I haven't experienced any significant gastrointestinal distress, but I've heard that can be an issue for some people. Start with smaller amounts if you're new to this.

Would love to hear if anyone else has tried this or has insights into whether this is just a placebo effect or if there's real benefit here.

Also, if you've got any tips on how to make the taste of baking soda less, uh, 'interesting', I'm all ears.

 

[Lord Shadow]

"Baking soda I got baking soda"

 

[ihatereddit]

Good thread I'll be monitoring it
I also don't know if its placebo or not although I'm usually pretty pessimistic about supplements and think they don't work

 

[idkwhattoputhere]

I've been following @ihatereddit's advice about taking baking soda before workouts, and I gotta say, there might be something to it. I've been mixing a teaspoon of baking soda in water about 30 minutes before hitting the gym, and here's what I've noticed:

• More Reps: I've definitely been able to push out a few more reps in my sets. Whether it's bench press, squats, or curls, I feel like I can extend my sets just a bit further than usual.
  
  
• Less Fatigue: I feel less tired after my workouts. That post-workout fatigue doesn't hit as hard as it used to, even on days when I'm pushing heavy weights or doing high-intensity intervals.

Now, the big question: Is it placebo or is there some science behind this? I'm not entirely sure. The idea, as I understand it from various sources, is that baking soda helps to buffer the lactic acid that builds up in muscles during intense exercise, which might reduce fatigue and improve performance. But I'm no scientist, and I don't have the equipment to measure my blood pH or lactate levels.

Here's my routine:

• Dose: 1 teaspoon of baking soda mixed with about 8 ounces of water.
  
  
• Timing: Taken 30 minutes before starting my workout.

Side Note: I haven't experienced any significant gastrointestinal distress, but I've heard that can be an issue for some people. Start with smaller amounts if you're new to this.

Would love to hear if anyone else has tried this or has insights into whether this is just a placebo effect or if there's real benefit here.

Also, if you've got any tips on how to make the taste of baking soda less, uh, 'interesting', I'm all ears.

made me throw up over 2 litres of volume. fuck you

 

[zerotohero]

made me throw up over 2 litres of volume. fuck you

Why the hell did you drink 2 liters? Are you retarded? I said one glass of water.

 

[zerotohero]

I’m gonna try again today.