Experience with Motivator anyone?

Triathlon Forum
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Has anyone had experience with a supplement called Motivator? Made by Sport Quest Direct?

Thanks,

Trisha

2

I’ve never heard of it. What’s the story?

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Not sure really. It is supposed to be a natural caffeine replacement…here is the link, was wondering who if anyone had tried it with any result.

http://www.nvo.com/sportquestdir/products/skudetail.nhtml?uid=10034

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Less filling, LOL…

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I’ve tried stuff with guarana in it before, but not this one. I found guarana WAY more of a stimulant than coffee but I’m sure that varies from person to person. It’s another legal version of speed like ephedra (was). It’s probably better just to lay off coffee and get more sleep if feel you need more energy.

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Their principal ingredient is Guarana, which is a source of caffeine. Caffeine during competition has proven benefits for endurance athletes which I won’t list here. If you want to ingest caffeine during a race, Motivator pills are an alternative to caffeinated gel shots or drinks. I suppose Guarana is just as natural as coffee beans as far as caffeine sources go.

Personally, I skip caffeine during training but will use it for major races over 3 hours. I’ve used Motivator and it seems about as effective as coffee to me. Being a pill that enhances performance, it is a step down a slippery slope, so I suppose it is a personal decision to use them.

Here is their info link:

http://www.nvo.com/sportquestdir/motivatorinfo/

-Marc