Infinite X
Veteran X
you take these before u exercise right?? or after? ved...im taking them before..
protein shakes
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i either drink em during or after. most often during, and water after. or water during and shake after, bleh.
it's protein
not magic
it's the same as food
when would you eat food?
unless it is a recovery shake
in which case take it afterwards (hence recovery)
if its just protein and you want a recovery shake
mix 1 scoop of whey with 1/4 cup dextrose or maltodextrin
and eat it after your workout
because it's a recovery shake
not magic
it's the same as food
when would you eat food?
unless it is a recovery shake
in which case take it afterwards (hence recovery)
if its just protein and you want a recovery shake
mix 1 scoop of whey with 1/4 cup dextrose or maltodextrin
and eat it after your workout
because it's a recovery shake
it depends what's in it.
if it's just protein, it doesn't really matter so much. i always took mine after a workout along with a small snack to 1) provide more protein to promote maximal muscle growth and 2) have a small amt of carbs, vitamins and minerals from the snack. I just found it easier to do this all at once.
if it has some excess shit like caffeine or whatever, then you should take it beforehand (to provide you with an energy boost or whatever other effects it offers for your workout).
generally speaking, it's a good idea to get some protein and a small snack in your system after a workout to get the best results. of course, if you have a shake immediately before your workout, the protein will still be present when your muscles need it.
if it's just protein, it doesn't really matter so much. i always took mine after a workout along with a small snack to 1) provide more protein to promote maximal muscle growth and 2) have a small amt of carbs, vitamins and minerals from the snack. I just found it easier to do this all at once.
if it has some excess shit like caffeine or whatever, then you should take it beforehand (to provide you with an energy boost or whatever other effects it offers for your workout).
generally speaking, it's a good idea to get some protein and a small snack in your system after a workout to get the best results. of course, if you have a shake immediately before your workout, the protein will still be present when your muscles need it.
Infinite X
Veteran X
alright so im pausing my workout to type this..
i took around 116 g of protein and 3 capsules of creatine before i worked out..would it hurt to do that again after im done..would i possibily die.........................
i took around 116 g of protein and 3 capsules of creatine before i worked out..would it hurt to do that again after im done..would i possibily die.........................
they actually all don't.
if it's just straight protein, it doesn't taste so great. some of them, however, come in a flavored mix (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, etc). those aren't so bad.
at least they're tolerable for about a month or two, then you get sick of drinking it everyday.
if it's just straight protein, it doesn't taste so great. some of them, however, come in a flavored mix (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, etc). those aren't so bad.
at least they're tolerable for about a month or two, then you get sick of drinking it everyday.
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Infinite X
Veteran X
my protein shake tastes like chocolate milk so fu
having extra protein makes no difference really.
your body can only use so much of it. the rest is converted into fat or else digested/expelled.
as for the creatine, it's a better idea to have a set amount a day. if i recall, www.abcbodybuilding.com had a couple good articles on creatine cycling, etc.
your body can only use so much of it. the rest is converted into fat or else digested/expelled.
as for the creatine, it's a better idea to have a set amount a day. if i recall, www.abcbodybuilding.com had a couple good articles on creatine cycling, etc.
after usually works best. your body is trying to repair itself...and having the protien to repair with is usually a good thing