Pre Workout Shake - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

willsey4 · 19-05-2008, 05:35 PM

Guys,

I need your advise on a pre workout shake as I am getting conflicting opinions.

My current pre-workout shake consists of:

50g whey protein
25g maltodextrin
5g glutamine
5g creatine

I take this 30 minutes before I train with reflex amino acids. However some people say the protein in this shake is not benefitting myself as it will be used for energy. Others say they want the protein in their system ready to repair your muscles asap.

What you reckon?

estfna · 19-05-2008, 10:23 PM

i have protein in it. but i have it more like 45mins-1hour before a workout. then i take some multi-vit/mineral supps straight after it.

in my opinion it doesn't matter whether or not it is wasted as energy or used for immediate repair of muscles, if i'm right then i'm helping my muscles repair quicker, if i'm wrong them it's doing me no harm and it's giving me extra energy to work harder.

smithy26 · 20-05-2008, 06:36 AM

u could use a pre work out drink like pro nox, has creatine in it and gives u a good pump whilst trainning, save the protein shake for after trainning

Ollie B · 20-05-2008, 07:40 AM

I usually have some pro-peptide 1 hour before workout with some amino acids. Drink My Protein Pulse throughout the workout which is like no-xplode for energy and pumps.

For PWO

Whey Isolate
Waxy Maze Startch / Corn Flour
BCAA
CCE

Mrdaveyk · 23-05-2008, 11:43 PM

i just have two scoops of whey and some general carbs, bananas or anything with some GI's for the boost

jjb1 · 24-05-2008, 04:25 PM

i think for pre work out youd be better swapping the amounts

50g of carbs
30g protien powder

nathanlowe · 24-05-2008, 05:29 PM

Surely the protein wont be getting used for energy as long as you have some carbs or fats already in your system ?

Protein is only used for energy when there is no fat or carbs in the body, which is usually during starvation.

john62 · 24-05-2008, 06:07 PM

I read that creatine and glutamine compete for receptors, so it was best to take them at seperate times

fozyspilgrims · 24-05-2008, 06:14 PM

Interesting topic, my breakfast is also my pre- workout, peanut butter on toast with protein creatine and egg whites with milk. I don't put any malto in there because i am not really wanting the protein to be absorbed that fast like i would post WO. I would say that slow release protein would be fine pre WO.

19-05-2008, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
willsey4 Gym Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 409	Pre Workout Shake Guys, I need your advise on a pre workout shake as I am getting conflicting opinions. My current pre-workout shake consists of: 50g whey protein 25g maltodextrin 5g glutamine 5g creatine I take this 30 minutes before I train with reflex amino acids. However some people say the protein in this shake is not benefitting myself as it will be used for energy. Others say they want the protein in their system ready to repair your muscles asap. What you reckon? __________________ Sponsored by : I wish! 275lb and counting - will compete one day! Facebook profile: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

19-05-2008, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
estfna Dieting, ooer missus! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,623	Re: Pre Workout Shake i have protein in it. but i have it more like 45mins-1hour before a workout. then i take some multi-vit/mineral supps straight after it. in my opinion it doesn't matter whether or not it is wasted as energy or used for immediate repair of muscles, if i'm right then i'm helping my muscles repair quicker, if i'm wrong them it's doing me no harm and it's giving me extra energy to work harder.

20-05-2008, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
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24-05-2008, 05:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
nathanlowe Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,159	Re: Pre Workout Shake Surely the protein wont be getting used for energy as long as you have some carbs or fats already in your system ? Protein is only used for energy when there is no fat or carbs in the body, which is usually during starvation.

24-05-2008, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
john62 Newbie Trainer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15	Re: Pre Workout Shake I read that creatine and glutamine compete for receptors, so it was best to take them at seperate times

24-05-2008, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
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