Can you drink protein shake during workout?

[Built]

Berardi recommends sipping a dilute protein and dextrose shake during your workout. I sometimes do this when I can afford the calories.

mattskaien, don't waste your time with the little shit right now - you just need calories and the cheapest, easiest and healthiest way to do this is... olive oil shots. Yes, I'm serious. And please read the link in my sig on getting started - you'll see how to ensure consistent weight gain.

 

[twarrior]

On weekends I'm usually up about 4:30-5:am. I drink my Jack3D wait 10 minutes drive to gym and do 5-7 minutes of cardio before hitting the weights. This ends up being about 30-40 minutes before doing weights. Should I mix the Jack3D in with a whey protein drink before workout or skip that altogether. Don't want to mess up the Jack3d or get nauseous from the mix but think I should have something before working out due to the overnight fasting from sleeping.

 

[Built]

It won't matter if you train empty as long as you eat afterward. If you're at all concerned, eat before you go to bed.

 

[danzik17]

Try it for a day and see how it works out for you. The worst that happens is you find that (like me), eating that closely to a workout makes you feel sick.

I tend to try and keep my meals at least 1-1.5 hours away from a workout.

 

[Merkaba]

I wouldnt say im a full fledged ectomorph but definitely mixed. However thats not really relevant to this.

Merkaba did you find that with a constant source of protein during your workout that you were building size/mass easier or faster?? 60G you say, now did you split up the stages of drinking it because it was so huge or so you could stagger the amount of protein entering the body? Ive heard tales that your digestive system can only absorb so much protein an hour and anymore is a waste and doesnt get used. (unless some how, the absorption rate changes during exercise)

I should probably just sneak more calories into my diet but if there are positive reactions to drinking during then I will. Im a broke college student and figure if I wanted to eat the way I wanted It would be super expensive so I compromise by taking more high protein high calorie shakes.

I just split it up for the sake of not having so much on my stomach at once which has to be a better thing in my book. I agree you don't gain muscle during a workout. I have trouble getting my calories and proteins so I need it when I can get it. But when I started getting higher consitent protein I could tell a difference in all aspects.

 

[sprayherup]

Yes it's a must you drink protein shakes while lifting otherwise you're just wasting your time.

Get yourself one of these so you don't waste your workouts.

GICH!!!

 

[Lethal Threath]

Drinking 20-30g bcaa/eaa with some fast acting carbs during your workout is a perfect way to flood your muscles with aminos, therebuy enhancing recovery .

 

[Archangel.]

????

I do, and I feel it helps

 

[jrock81190]

I've heard of drinking water with glutamine during workouts

 

[ectomorph141]

just hit up water.... protein or creatine before i workout upsets my stomach... hit the water make your stomach happy...

Same here. I just drank water during the workout because anything else just made me sick and dizzy. I had a small pre-workout meal about 45 minutes before I got to the gym. Then I had my post workout meal right away in the parking lot with 5g creatine and a protein shake when I left the gym. Excellent results.

 

[brk_nemesis]

Same here. I just drank water during the workout because anything else just made me sick and dizzy. I had a small pre-workout meal about 45 minutes before I got to the gym. Then I had my post workout meal right away in the parking lot with 5g creatine and a protein shake when I left the gym. Excellent results.

yeah I couldnt imagine drinking one during a w/o. Water is one think but protein, no thanks. I cant imagine doing a heavy set of deads, then laying down on the floor afterwards to catch my breath wondering if that chocoate mocha shake is gonna stay where its at, lol.

 

[JayCutler]

i didn't realize my question was such a newbie question.......as to invoke possible jokes. i have always heard that you shouldn't consume anything when working out because it diverts blood from your muscles to your digestive system or something to that effect.

yes you can, it isnt a noob question. a lot of people use "intra workout drinks" that have hydrolyzed whey in them and some carbs.

heck, even sizeon is an intra-aid drink. sizeon 2 has protein and carbs.

although if your pre and post workout nutrition is good, there is no need at all for intraworkout

 

[papitosabe]

It won't matter if you train empty as long as you eat afterward. If you're at all concerned, eat before you go to bed.

if you don't mind waking up tired as hell and unrested, then eat... you're body should be resting, recovering and rebuilding when you go to sleep, if you eat, you're body will expend its energy to digest your food and you will wake up tired...you're better of taking a casein protein shake as you're body won't have to spend as much energy to break it down and process it

 

[Jubei]

My workout usually takes 3 hours(yes 3 hours). While most would advise against this, i have found that it works great for me. I don't like the idea of "days", where you train different muscle groups on different days. I train 3 times a week, with at least 1 day between workouts, that gives me enough time to recover. Furthermore, i just can't leave the gym without going trough all the muscles, doesn't feel right for me. Some would say that i don't train intensely, believe me i do, but that doesn't mean i take 10 seconds between sets and race between exercises, im there to train my muscles not do cardio.

Anyway, during a 3 hour workout, your body will run out of nutrients. That's why i like to drink water with carbs and some whey when working out. Insuring that i always have protein and that my muscles wont break down too much.

I also found this article:

www [dot] vitaco [dot] com.au/topics/muscle/news/exercise/protein+during+exercise+stimulates+muscle.htm

it indicates that im doing something right. With a 50 min workout, i probably wouldn't bother though. Wtf is with this 20 post limit?

 

[sweetjaymz]

my workouts are usally around 2 hours... i sweat a great deal while lifting and i was having some issues towards the end of my sessions, it just seemed like i was running outta of gas... i thought i may have been overtraining... i got some feedback on my workouts and i was actually told i may not be hittin enuff sets and exercises.. i started using gaspari size on a few weeks ago and i actually feel the difference... some of these intra workout drinks dont work for some but it will be part of my plan going forward.

 

[jcar1016]

I've had some good results with Intravol during workouts only bad thing is during high intensity lifting I feel like my guts are sloshing around

 

[sweetjaymz]

I've had some good results with Intravol during workouts only bad thing is during high intensity lifting I feel like my guts are sloshing around

yea im with you on that one bro... i found myself guzzling down my drinks to quench my thirst... now i sip between sets and usually consume most of it towards the end of my workout and finish it off during my cardio and on the way home..

 

[Built]

if you don't mind waking up tired as hell and unrested, then eat... you're body should be resting, recovering and rebuilding when you go to sleep, if you eat, you're body will expend its energy to digest your food and you will wake up tired...you're better of taking a casein protein shake as you're body won't have to spend as much energy to break it down and process it

Why would I feel tired when I wake up - does it interfere with REM sleep or something?

I've seriously never noticed a problem. My cats sleep after they eat, too.

(Mind you, they sleep about 23 hours a day... maybe it's because they sleep after they eat!)

Why would casein be a better choice here out of curiosity?

My workout usually takes 3 hours(yes 3 hours). While most would advise against this, i have found that it works great for me.

Define "works great".

my workouts are usally around 2 hours... i sweat a great deal while lifting and i was having some issues towards the end of my sessions, it just seemed like i was running outta of gas... i thought i may have been overtraining... i got some feedback on my workouts and i was actually told i may not be hittin enuff sets and exercises..

This makes no sense. How can you not be hitting enough lifts with a two hour workout?

i started using gaspari size on a few weeks ago and i actually feel the difference... some of these intra workout drinks dont work for some but it will be part of my plan going forward.

What is in size on?

 

[sweetjaymz]

in regards to not enuff sets or exercises i thought the feedback was ridiculus... i usually get in 15 - 25 sets depending on what im working and ive seen gains so ive been sticking with what im currently doin...

what is in size on?

what stuck out to me was the palatinose, creapure and bcaas... of course theres a blend of other ingredients..

 

[dawn01]

Yeah you can drink but after your workout. You should consult your doctor before doing any action on this.

 

[obb4d]

Water throughout training and isotonic drinks.

Proteins and the rest up to an hour after training.

 

[SinOrSlim]

If you want some great protein shake recipes check out Low Carb, Keto , Paleo Diet Recipes | Nutrition Tips and click the "shakes" tab at the top of the home page!

 

[laurahill]

No i never take protein shake during workout.

 

[mljoshua]

Of course you CAN.....just up to you if you want to lol...I usually drink mine about 15 minutes after when I get home...dont feel like spending 3.50 on the small ones they got there with 35 grams so I make my own.

I always drink mine after at home too.

 

[myCATpowerlifts]

Tried a couple times, made me sick. Never again.