I have used pre-workout plenty of times over the years. It can be useful when you want a little extra energy before training, especially on those mornings when you are not feeling 100%.
The problem is that if your pre-workout contains caffeine and you use it regularly, your body can start getting used to it. That same scoop that once had you ready to go may eventually feel a lot less noticeable.
At that point it can be tempting to just take more. Personally, I do not think that should always be the first answer. Sometimes it makes more sense to back off for a while and let your caffeine tolerance come down.
That might mean training without pre-workout for a few days or weeks, cutting back on other caffeine at the same time, and getting used to producing a good workout without relying on that extra boost. When you eventually bring it back, you may find that a normal amount feels effective again.
Not every pre-workout is the same, so check what is actually in yours. Some are stimulant free, while others can contain a fairly large amount of caffeine per serving. Either way, more is not automatically better.
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