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Protein before work out?


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Posted by: Cinabonn

Hello...

I have been taking a protein shake (whey/ low carbs) before my wk outs and then one before bedtime. I recently read that Protein shakes are no good before your wkouts becasue it causes you to bloat. How is this?


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Posted by: Jodi

Never heard that before. Doesn't bloat me.


Posted by: HoldDaMayo

hmm... what's so bad about a little bloat before a workout?


Posted by: Prince

I would say a protein drink 45-60 minutes before your work-out is fine, you do not want your gut to be digesting anything while you're working out.

Don't forget, immediately after your work-out is the most important time to have a protein shake.


Posted by: Larva

same here never got bloated, plus i have more energy


Posted by: Prince

if you're looking for energy in your work-out have a carb drink, not a protein drink.

I recommend this one: http://www.bulknutrition.com/?products_id=136


Posted by: Dale Mabry

Quote:
Originally posted by Prince

Don't forget, immediately after your work-out is the most important time to have a protein shake.

This is arguable...


Posted by: atherjen

hmmm what kind of whey protein do you have??
some with tons of fillers and lactose bloat me bad.

alsoo if your having a shake before bed make SURE to add some healthy fats to it to slow digestion.


Posted by: Larva

well prince i wasn't really looking for energy , just stating that i do usually get some from my protein. but thanks for the info i actually may pick it up and try it.


Posted by: Prince

Quote:
Originally posted by Dale Mabry
This is arguable...
really? let's hear your argument.


Posted by: Dale Mabry

Let me re-phrase my statement. I agree with you 100% if you are referring to a shake containing just protein. Pre workout could be equally or more important to get in protein, but you would also want to include carbohydrate and possibly EFAs.


Posted by: Prince

Quote:
Originally posted by Dale Mabry
Let me re-phrase my statement. I agree with you 100% if you are referring to a shake containing just protein. Pre workout could be equally or more important to get in protein, but you would also want to include carbohydrate and possibly EFAs.
Right, you mean a protein drink with carbs for a PW insulin spike? If so, yes that one debatable, currently I am not using any carbs PW, but I do drink a carb drink during my WO. My PW shake is pure whey with water, glutamine and creatine.


Posted by: rock4832

Hey Cinnabon. I think like Prince said, take it 45 min before training. I used to down it right before and I would feel bloated and hard to train. Also, different brands do different things with my body, find one that works well for you! I use Optimum Nutritions Whey. Good luck!


Posted by: Flex

I still hate drinking a shake or eating anything for that matter within an hour or two of starting my workout i like working out on an empty stomach better. Plus with all the water i drink during the day i gotta pee a million times at the gym, so a shake on top of that pre workout just makes it worse.

p.s. cinnabon-is that your pic? WOW if it is


Posted by: Prince

Quote:
Originally posted by Flex
I still hate drinking a shake or eating anything for that matter within an hour or two of starting my workout i like working out on an empty stomach better. Plus with all the water i drink during the day i gotta pee a million times at the gym, so a shake on top of that pre workout just makes it worse.

p.s. cinnabon-is that your pic? WOW if it is
same here, I usually have a protein bar around 1.5 hours before my work-out.


Posted by: HoldDaMayo

same here... but you should try that black star labs GO product prince, it's really awesome for preworkout...


Posted by: Dale Mabry

You pretty much summed it up Prince. Postworkout, I see no reason that carbs are necessary since you will get an insulin spike anywho. I hate drinking during my workout so I intake a pre-workout shake with carbs and protein so aminos are available during my workout and immediately after.


Posted by: Jill

I have a shake before almost every workout. Doesnt bloat me at all!


Posted by: DeadBolt

I ussually just have a meal 1-1.5 hours before I go to the gym. Thats just the way my schedual works for me though.

Quote:
Originally posted by Dale Mabry
Let me re-phrase my statement. I agree with you 100% if you are referring to a shake containing just protein. Pre workout could be equally or more important to get in protein, but you would also want to include carbohydrate and possibly EFAs.
Carbs are for the spike but would any source of fat be a no no after a workout? I thought you wanted fast acting protein rather then slow absorbing?


Posted by: Dale Mabry

EFAs PRE-workout, not post.


Posted by: LAM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dale Mabry
You pretty much summed it up Prince. Postworkout, I see no reason that carbs are necessary since you will get an insulin spike anywho. I hate drinking during my workout so I intake a pre-workout shake with carbs and protein so aminos are available during my workout and immediately after.
how does insulin "spike" with out causing a substantial increase in serum glucose levels ?

protein(s) do not cause insulin to spike



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