PreWorkout protein?

[Live-For-Today]

How much, how long before the workout, and what kind (whey or casein)?

I was thinking of taking casein before my workout because of the slow digestion of the protein. Is this smart, or what should I do? Is protein before the work beneficial?

[Black_Label]

Id go with a scoop of whey a hour before hand.

Or just eat a normal meal like an hour and a half before

[benz5521]

A meal is definitely preferable like an hour or two before. If you want protein because of the convenience, grind up some oats and put that in with your protein shake. The carbs will give you good energy for the workout and add some calories. I like waxy maize with my pre-workout supp.

[Live-For-Today]

Bump. Anyone else on the Casein or whey?

And thanks for the advice guys. Rep'd

[quank]

i once tried MuscleMilk pre and i felt bogged down the entire workout. i agree with Black with just take whey if you know for sure you're wanting to take protein pre.

[jcosley]

Bump. Anyone else on the Casein or whey?

And thanks for the advice guys. Rep'd

I'd choose whey and add oats as well. This has always seem to be the best way and given me the most energy throughout my workouts.....fast digesting protein and slow burning carbs. Either way its fine....i've done casein before workouts as well....but i dont think its as optimal. Whole foods is probably the way to go .....i tend to eat something about an hour - hour 1/2 before hitting the gym.

[clubtc05]

Bump. Anyone else on the Casein or whey?

And thanks for the advice guys. Rep'd

I would go with regular whey for pre and because Casein whey is better at taking before bedtime..cuz Casien digest slower and regular whey digest faster especially with water.

[was140]

I take 1 scoop ON Whey with skim milk an hour or so prior to a workout.

[whiplash77]

I take 1 scoop ON Whey with skim milk an hour or so prior to a workout.

Wouldn't necc. take it with milk before workout tho, water/oats/whey>whey/milk...the milk adds casein and my least favorite thing...lactose...

[Live-For-Today]

Thanks for all the advice everyone, I'm repping down the list as i go, but I'm all out for today.

A couple quick questions though. I normally do 2 scoops of whey when I make a shake, so 46 grams of protein. How much oat should I add to the shake? I have never ever tried adding oats to my shake.

Also, I just bought some Casein so I'm not too familiar with its purposes other than taking it before bed. I normally drink a protein shake in the morning, and one in the afternoon. Whey of course since I just bought the casein. Would it be smart to substitute one of those shakes with a casein shake? Possibly my morning shake, to help the protein stay longer in my system?

[whiplash77]

That sounds fine. I would save it for just before bed, since it isn't really as "quality" of a protein as whey...but you could take it in the morning as well...but I like to get my protein in the morning from whole foods...