Xtend Endurance vs Xtend Intra-workout BCAA Powder

[Shiboopi]

I apologize if this is stupid, but I would like to know if there is a significant difference between taking the two aside from the 25g of carbs. My reason for asking is the price difference is enormous on a 90 serving tub.

$63 for the Intra-Workout with no carbs
30$ for the Endurance with carbs (100cal worth)

Kinda crazy tbh. Makes the BCAA powder worth more than the protein powder on a monthly basis if taken as directed.

[ScivationLead]

Just added carbs my friend. The Endurance version seems to be a favorite of those who want carbs during their workouts.

[Shiboopi]

Just added carbs my friend. The Endurance version seems to be a favorite of those who want carbs during their workouts.

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Alright, that was the only thing I could see was the difference aside from price. It seems that the intra-workout is a big hit for sure - especially the Green Apple Explosion!

[IlliniTrack800m]

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Alright, that was the only thing I could see was the difference aside from price. It seems that the intra-workout is a big hit for sure - especially the Green Apple Explosion!

green apple is extremely delicious!

[Shiboopi]

I have another question:

Could you not take protein powder shakes and just take BCAAs and that still be adequate as long as you hit your protein goals with natural foods? I couldn't find anything when trying to Google this question.

[NEBinAK]

Late to this party but for xtend endurance I highly recommend the green apple

For regular xtend my top flavors are

Strawberry kiwi
Mango
Grape
Green apple

Also the regular Xtend is on sale right now, buy a 90 serving get a 30 serving 50% off

I have another question:

Could you not take protein powder shakes and just take BCAAs and that still be adequate as long as you hit your protein goals with natural foods? I couldn't find anything when trying to Google this question.

If your hitting your protein goals through whole foods a protein powder isn't needed, but if your asking if bcaa is an adequate source of protein then the answer is no.

[Shiboopi]

Late to this party but for xtend endurance I highly recommend the green apple

For regular xtend my top flavors are

Strawberry kiwi
Mango
Grape
Green apple

Also the regular Xtend is on sale right now, buy a 90 serving get a 30 serving 50% off



If your hitting your protein goals through whole foods a protein powder isn't needed, but if your asking if bcaa is an adequate source of protein then the answer is no.

Nah that's not my question - the way I understand the science behind all of this is that protein gets turned into amino acids, taking BCAA powder cuts out the digestion process and allows for instant absorption reducing the chance of my muscles entering a catabolic state. If that's wrong please correct me.

I guess I should ask this: Due to financial constraints would it be more beneficial to take BCAA Powder rather than Protein Powder compared to buying both and taking both?

I guess I'm looking for which one holds more weight when it comes to building muscle.

[NEBinAK]

Nah that's not my question - the way I understand the science behind all of this is that protein gets turned into amino acids, taking BCAA powder cuts out the digestion process and allows for instant absorption reducing the chance of my muscles entering a catabolic state. If that's wrong please correct me.

I guess I should ask this: Due to financial constraints would it be more beneficial to take BCAA Powder rather than Protein Powder compared to buying both and taking both?

I guess I'm looking for which one holds more weight when it comes to building muscle.

It's more meeting your protein goals and being in a caloric surplus paired with consistent lifting that is going to build muscle, if your hitting your protein goals through whole foods you don't need protein powder.

Xtend will help with endurance, recovery, and hydration while training. As to where protein powder is there solely to help yoh hit your protein goals for the day.


Does this answer your question?

[IlliniTrack800m]

It's more meeting your protein goals and being in a caloric surplus paired with consistent lifting that is going to build muscle, if your hitting your protein goals through whole foods you don't need protein powder.

Xtend will help with endurance, recovery, and hydration while training. As to where protein powder is there solely to help yoh hit your protein goals for the day.


Does this answer your question?

This is pretty solid advice. Nice NEB. "80% nutrition, 20% working out"

[Shiboopi]

It's more meeting your protein goals and being in a caloric surplus paired with consistent lifting that is going to build muscle, if your hitting your protein goals through whole foods you don't need protein powder.

Xtend will help with endurance, recovery, and hydration while training. As to where protein powder is there solely to help yoh hit your protein goals for the day.


Does this answer your question?

Yes, thank you very much. Added to your rep.

[NEBinAK]

Yes, thank you very much. Added to your rep.

Glad I could help

[OregonBBinc]

First of all, what are your goals? and do you eat pre workout? i wouldnt consider bcaas or carbs must haves in general, in the context of you being on a budget, but they can certainly be useful.

second of all, the value on regular Xtend is better than endurance, despite what your op says unless im reading it wrong. 30 serv vs 30 serv, the xtend endurance is like 6 bucks more. That doesnt take into account you can buy reg xtend in 90 serving tubs, and youll get like 15 servings more for free vs buying 2 small tubs. also not taking into account xtend is on sale right now.

as stated, protein is protein, you dont need shakes. HOWEVER, if you buy good deals, as their is constant bogos on bb.com, the price per serving is usually on par or cheaper than buying food. This isnt a recommendation for switching it with food, BUT since you use it to supplement your diet, and youre going to buy food one way or another, i dont really count protein as a supplement expense, i just consider it normal groceries.

[NEBinAK]

First of all, what are your goals? and do you eat pre workout? i wouldnt consider bcaas or carbs must haves in general, in the context of you being on a budget, but they can certainly be useful.

second of all, the value on regular Xtend is better than endurance, despite what your op says unless im reading it wrong. 30 serv vs 30 serv, the xtend endurance is like 6 bucks more. That doesnt take into account you can buy reg xtend in 90 serving tubs, and youll get like 15 servings more for free vs buying 2 small tubs. also not taking into account xtend is on sale right now.

as stated, protein is protein, you dont need shakes. HOWEVER, if you buy good deals, as their is constant bogos on bb.com, the price per serving is usually on par or cheaper than buying food. This isnt a recommendation for switching it with food, BUT since you use it to supplement your diet, and youre going to buy food one way or another, i dont really count protein as a supplement expense, i just consider it normal groceries.

His op is stating that the price difference between the two at 90 servings is a large difference.

Whole food always > protein powder

Simply because you are getting many micronutrients with whole foods as to where protein powder is pretty much only offering protein.

[OregonBBinc]

His op is stating that the price difference between the two at 90 servings is a large difference.

Whole food always > protein powder

Simply because you are getting many micronutrients with whole foods as to where protein powder is pretty much only offering protein.

whole food vs powder argument is redundant. if youre switching out 150g+ of protein in all powder sure. but 25g/day is moot, considering the daily recommendations for food, especially sourced from protein is far under what a typical lifter would eat. The only difference is buying protein on bogo is cheaper generally and more convenient for when you need it.