Pre & Post-workout drinks/supplements???

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  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    I know the nutritional info thanks.

    Then why balk at poptarts? It's a pretty common one...
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Pre - BSN HyperFX before cardio, Bodybuilding.com Build XS before resistance training. I've also tried Cellucor C4 (not bad, not great), BSN NO Xplode 2.0 (worked great but stimulant hit was TOO much for me), Musclepharm Assault (worked great at first but built up a tolerance to it unusually fast compared to others I've tried), ProMera Beta-Cret (crap), GNC Ravage (crap), Optimum Nutrition AmiNO (decent but not great). I ordered a tub of another one I haven't tried that should be here tomorrow. Also I make it a point to eat a snack roughly an hour before my workout consisting of a small amount of a slow digesting protein (usually cottage cheese) and a fruit.

    During - Water

    Post - Depending on whether I'm working out at home or at the gym I will either use a protein shake and an apple OR I will prepare myself a proper meal consisting of meat and starchy carbohydrates (fast absorbing) immediately after. I take 5g creatine mono on off days and after cardio on non-lifting days. I don't take it after lifting sessions because the pre workout I use on lifting days contains a full 5g of creatine mono already.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Pre: Coffee
    During: Water
    Post: Whey Protein

    why coffee? for the energy boost?

    Taking caffeine before a workout is believed to increase caloric burn from exercise as well as give you a little extra push to go longer and harder. It's why most pre workouts contain hefty doses of caffeine (roughly 3x the amount you'll find in a cup of coffee, but because it's usually sourced from green tea extract it's believed to be a "cleaner" source of caffeine).
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Pre: Cellucor C4 Extreme
    During: Water
    Post: Chocolate Milk
  • rwisner
    rwisner Posts: 56 Member
    I read a study that said chocolate milk was the most effective post workout drink out of ANYTHING on the market.

    Just goes to show you to keep it simple. :smile:

    Wow!! Didn't know this!
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I know the nutritional info thanks.

    Then why balk at poptarts? It's a pretty common one...

    I like that, I've never actually thought about Pop Tarts and I friggin' LOVE Pop Tarts. LOL
  • shanae727
    shanae727 Posts: 546 Member
    I know the nutritional info thanks.

    Then why balk at poptarts? It's a pretty common one...

    Geez, I just thought he was joking.
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    I know the nutritional info thanks.

    Then why balk at poptarts? It's a pretty common one...

    Geez, I just thought he was joking.

    My mistake then, and I apologize if I came off as rude. It's quite common practice. Cheap, easy to transport, fast access to carbs, tastes good (though not as good as toaster strudels).
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    before a long run: water or water with a electrolyte mix in

    during: water

    after: Light Muscle Milk and then water with an electrlyte mix in
  • gnarlynoodle
    gnarlynoodle Posts: 99 Member
    I know the nutritional info thanks.

    Then why balk at poptarts? It's a pretty common one...

    I like that, I've never actually thought about Pop Tarts and I friggin' LOVE Pop Tarts. LOL

    Right? I'm going to add it to my grocery list like.. right now. Apparently chocolate milk, too. I love Shakeology (though, i'm not huge on the chocolate) but it's just not in my budget.
  • shanae727
    shanae727 Posts: 546 Member
    I know the nutritional info thanks.

    Then why balk at poptarts? It's a pretty common one...

    I like that, I've never actually thought about Pop Tarts and I friggin' LOVE Pop Tarts. LOL

    Right? I'm going to add it to my grocery list like.. right now. Apparently chocolate milk, too. I love Shakeology (though, i'm not huge on the chocolate) but it's just not in my budget.

    Any excuse for me to eat a brown sugar poptart!!!! :) .
  • shanae727
    shanae727 Posts: 546 Member
    before a long run: water or water with a electrolyte mix in

    during: water

    after: Light Muscle Milk and then water with an electrlyte mix in
    what electrolyte mix are you using?

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