Best time to take protein shakes ?

scarface · 26-03-2004, 03:22 PM

I've started taking a whey protein shake but the instructions on taking it are scant. Would appreciate any opinions on the best time to take it as I'm of two minds whether the morning or evening is best, i.e., is it best taken in the morning on an empty stomach prior to working out or just after workout to theoretically have the protein and carbs etc., assimilated through the bloodstream, or in the evening (2-4 hrs before bedtime) to theoretically utilise the protein during muscle repair/growth during sleep ?

scarface

mark · 26-03-2004, 04:48 PM

I have one every morning, one at lunch and one straight after the gym.

A lot of people will also advise you to have one before you go to bed aswell!

scarface · 26-03-2004, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark

I have one every morning, one at lunch and one straight after the gym.

A lot of people will also advise you to have one before you go to bed aswell!

Thanks Mark.............noted.

scarface

Anonymous · 28-03-2004, 05:22 AM

like mark says

straight after your workout,and if you wake in the night.

whack one in there aswell

scarface · 28-03-2004, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve

like mark says

straight after your workout,and if you wake in the night.

whack one in there aswell

Thanks Steve, nice one as this is actually when I have been taking it
after deliberating on the matter further. Taking one if wakening during the night had'nt crossed my mind...........will try that and let you know how it
goes.

I've been working out now since last June and have steadily increased my workout routine, nowhere near to the same sort of level as most of the guys positing here (I'm a 40 year old smoker and drinker) but
I'm well pleased with how things have progressed to date. Hope to be in fairly good condition for my September hols to the Costa Del Sol.........may even post a couple of pics here in your pics Forum shortly before I go.

On another note, anyone here ever heard of or tried "Biotest mag 10"
prohormone ? Review at www.gymratz.co.uk............seems very pricey.

scarface
"Nothing has or ever will be..........achieved by giving up !"

themule · 28-03-2004, 03:17 PM

I HAVE A THEORY THAT STRAIGHT AFTER YOUR WORKOUT,TAKE 3 CARBOHYDRATES TO 1 OF PROTEIN, IT MIGHT ENHANCE GAINS QUICKER THAN JUST A NORMAL PROTEIN SHAKE,IM STILL WORKING ON THIS ONE THOUGH, I'LL POST RESULTS WHEN IM FINISHED. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK.

DAVE.

Anonymous · 28-03-2004, 04:28 PM

it would increase gains dave
carbs are very important after training.

i usually have a protein shake,then about half hour later
have a plate of tuna and brown rice.

i do this everytime i train.

does anyone else have carbs after training

themule · 28-03-2004, 06:49 PM

Funny you should say that steve, as far as i am lead to believe there is a sort of window for gains directly after training where the 3:1carbs to protein is actually more effective during the first hour, after that your body drops to pre-workout mode and its just like another small meal without the benefits. What are youre thoughts guys.

Dave.

stan666 · 29-03-2004, 12:03 PM

i drink one or two pre mixed shakes during training = 80 gras of protein. i know your bod can only deal with so much at a time but thats they way i do it and it works for me. a huge guy i know always says one shake before bed to let it sit in your gut so your muscles dont starve but he just had a heart attack! (think that mite be the juice somehow)

garethxxx · 30-03-2004, 11:58 PM

Hi guys

It is essential in my books to make sure the right carbs are consumed after the gym along with a strong protein shake. Weider I think are the best, as they are an easy drink, one 30 minutes after training, whilst keeping warm (important for growth and gains) and then the right carbs 1 hour after a workout.

Normally go for a high carb drink, or a decent carb meal like jacket potatoes.

Good info from everyone else aswell, I totally agree on a shake before bed, helps the body keep working!!

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scarface Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: n.ireland Posts: 23 Rep Power:	Best time to take protein shakes ? I've started taking a whey protein shake but the instructions on taking it are scant. Would appreciate any opinions on the best time to take it as I'm of two minds whether the morning or evening is best, i.e., is it best taken in the morning on an empty stomach prior to working out or just after workout to theoretically have the protein and carbs etc., assimilated through the bloodstream, or in the evening (2-4 hrs before bedtime) to theoretically utilise the protein during muscle repair/growth during sleep ? scarface

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stan666 Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: fleet - hants Posts: 37 Rep Power:	i drink one or two pre mixed shakes during training = 80 gras of protein. i know your bod can only deal with so much at a time but thats they way i do it and it works for me. a huge guy i know always says one shake before bed to let it sit in your gut so your muscles dont starve but he just had a heart attack! (think that mite be the juice somehow) ______________________ no pain no gain

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garethxxx Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 182 Rep Power:	Hi guys It is essential in my books to make sure the right carbs are consumed after the gym along with a strong protein shake. Weider I think are the best, as they are an easy drink, one 30 minutes after training, whilst keeping warm (important for growth and gains) and then the right carbs 1 hour after a workout. Normally go for a high carb drink, or a decent carb meal like jacket potatoes. Good info from everyone else aswell, I totally agree on a shake before bed, helps the body keep working!! ______________________ "Living life at 18stone 10lbs is painful. Losing weight is a challenge. Feeling better about yourself after losing 6 stone...now thats worth it" Gareth Lock 01/01/04

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26-03-2004, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
mark Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: England Posts: 365 Rep Power:	I have one every morning, one at lunch and one straight after the gym. A lot of people will also advise you to have one before you go to bed aswell!

28-03-2004, 05:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	like mark says straight after your workout,and if you wake in the night. whack one in there aswell

28-03-2004, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	I HAVE A THEORY THAT STRAIGHT AFTER YOUR WORKOUT,TAKE 3 CARBOHYDRATES TO 1 OF PROTEIN, IT MIGHT ENHANCE GAINS QUICKER THAN JUST A NORMAL PROTEIN SHAKE,IM STILL WORKING ON THIS ONE THOUGH, I'LL POST RESULTS WHEN IM FINISHED. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK. DAVE.

28-03-2004, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	it would increase gains dave carbs are very important after training. i usually have a protein shake,then about half hour later have a plate of tuna and brown rice. i do this everytime i train. does anyone else have carbs after training

28-03-2004, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	Funny you should say that steve, as far as i am lead to believe there is a sort of window for gains directly after training where the 3:1carbs to protein is actually more effective during the first hour, after that your body drops to pre-workout mode and its just like another small meal without the benefits. What are youre thoughts guys. Dave.