Taking carbs during workout

[ughias]

Hi Guys,

I have been taking carbs during workout like Xtreme carbs 30g mix with BCAAS..
I have gained but seriously it has put fat as well....
If we take carbs during workout would they even digest ? should i just take them post workout? I heard taking carbs during workout will not burn much

Umair

[dest0]

Stop wasting your money on BCAAs, they're useless if you're hitting your protein requirements for the day.

There's no reason why you should eat carbs whilst working out, and there's no added benefit to consuming carbs post workout either (the whole insulin spike post workout and anabolic window is a huge marketing scandal).

Just make sure to hit your macros/micros for the day, spread your meals (if you can) across the day, and that's about it.

[OT2000]

Hi Guys,

I have been taking carbs during workout like Xtreme carbs 30g mix with BCAAS..
I have gained but seriously it has put fat as well....
If we take carbs during workout would they even digest ? should i just take them post workout? I heard taking carbs during workout will not burn much

Umair

Largely unnecessary. If you’re dieting hard, then maybe carbs intra can assist but that would be assuming you’re low on glycogen. Let us know your diet and we can easily tell if you are.

[jk202]

and there's no added benefit to consuming carbs post workout either (the whole insulin spike post workout and anabolic window is a huge marketing scandal).

Yes a big ploy by the rice industry

[jk202]

Bad idea, you will gain weight easily..

?????

[jk202]

Do what ever makes you feel better op. I've been doing 30-50 grams intra and then my biggest carb meal of the day after, because that's what people smarter than me and bb.com members recommend.

If it's a waste, oh well.

[danielmoo]

They can be beneficial in some instances such as long, long gym sessions that require endurance. But they are certainly not necessary just as the BCAAs that you're taking alongside. Putting fat on will largely depend on the excess amount of calories that you're consuming which needs to be tracked to accurately gauge fat gain.

[rhadam]

Bad idea, you will gain weight easily. Right after you workout then have an apple, oatmeal, or baked potato.

You shouldn’t be giving advice to anyone. Ever.

[VaughnTrue]

carbs are one of the most proven performance enhancers out there. wtf is everyone smoking in here

[jk202]

carbs are one of the most proven performance enhancers out there. wtf is everyone smoking in here

Right?? Lmao. Also the cheapest

[RedRusty]

I usually only do intra-workout carbs if I am running 12 or more miles. It's all about personal preference, though. Unless you are an elite athlete, nutrient timing is largely unimportant.

[OT2000]

carbs are one of the most proven performance enhancers out there. wtf is everyone smoking in here

Eat your carbs m8. I know you like pancakes, flat ones

[VaughnTrue]

Eat your carbs m8. I know you like pancakes, flat ones

Chanukkah latkes are almost here.

I prefer the sweet potato variations though myself. Gonna be frying up a crap ton of those this year.

[xStevenx]

Intra carbs are great, if that fits your training style.

If you have gained fat...that is simply just too many overall calories. Make a dietary adjustment and see where your weight goes.

[OT2000]

Chanukkah latkes are almost here.

I prefer the sweet potato variations though myself. Gonna be frying up a crap ton of those this year.

Made these earlier, pan fried. I’ll do some sweet potato ones as well

[lucia316]

Are you fasting for >24 hours on a low carb diet and then training >1.5 to 2 hours? Then sure, they could be beneficial. Otherwise, it's just carbs and nutrient timing isn't relevant to the vast majority of people. If you want to use them and they fit your macros, cool. Is it making a marked difference? Probably not unless you're falling into sentence 1.

[Anthony21]

I usually only do intra-workout carbs if I am running 12 or more miles. It's all about personal preference, though. Unless you are an elite athlete, nutrient timing is largely unimportant.

You don't have to be an "elite athlete" to take advantage of timing some of your macro intake around training.

OP I for one think carbs are definitely beneficial during training and have helped me out during my sessions. I definitely notice the difference with and without them.

[Big_Spaz]

carbs are one of the most proven performance enhancers out there. wtf is everyone smoking in here

Agreed. That's exactly what I was thinking. The broscience in this thread is extremely strong.


I follow a relatively low carb diet (year round) and even I use carbs (SizeOn or Glycofuse) during my workouts and usually have my largest carb based meal after my gym session. It makes sense and it's been proven over time. Carbs intra-workout are a necessity for me. I can only tell a difference when I have it and when I don't.






-Spaz

[LoudyRowdy]

SizeOn as Intra Crew checking in....

Have about 4 servings/workouts left though . Is there another similar product you guys recommend or is SizeOn the KING of them all?

[Big_Spaz]

SizeOn as Intra Crew checking in....

Have about 4 servings/workouts left though . Is there another similar product you guys recommend or is SizeOn the KING of them all?

Glycofuse + EAA's/BCAA's is another good option. But for all in one's, SizeOn is still (and forever will be) the King






-Spaz

[COUNTRYMIKE]

Glycofuse + EAA's/BCAA's is another good option. But for all in one's, SizeOn is still (and forever will be) the King






-Spaz

Agreed!

[BenBlue]

carbs are the best for performance, period, but taking them intra is simply not necessary for the vast majority of people. Even with a fast acting carb source, your body still needs to process it before it can use glycogen for energy, and you're probably gonna be relying more on carb intake from the previous day, or from earlier in the day if you train much later in the evening. There may be some validity to your body being better able to process carbs during the intra workout window, but that's the kind of thing a highly advanced lifter might think about to give them any kind of edge they can find. For most, you just don't need to overthink it.

[OT2000]

carbs are the best for performance, period, but taking them intra is simply not necessary for the vast majority of people. Even with a fast acting carb source, your body still needs to process it before it can use glycogen for energy, and you're probably gonna be relying more on carb intake from the previous day, or from earlier in the day if you train much later in the evening. There may be some validity to your body being better able to process carbs during the intra workout window, but that's the kind of thing a highly advanced lifter might think about to give them any kind of edge they can find. For most, you just don't need to overthink it.

Shut up with that nonsense

[COUNTRYMIKE]

carbs are the best for performance, period, but taking them intra is simply not necessary for the vast majority of people. Even with a fast acting carb source, your body still needs to process it before it can use glycogen for energy, and you're probably gonna be relying more on carb intake from the previous day, or from earlier in the day if you train much later in the evening. There may be some validity to your body being better able to process carbs during the intra workout window, but that's the kind of thing a highly advanced lifter might think about to give them any kind of edge they can find. For most, you just don't need to overthink it.

Please go troll elsewhere...kthxbye

[lucia316]

carbs are the best for performance, period, but taking them intra is simply not necessary for the vast majority of people. Even with a fast acting carb source, your body still needs to process it before it can use glycogen for energy, and you're probably gonna be relying more on carb intake from the previous day, or from earlier in the day if you train much later in the evening. There may be some validity to your body being better able to process carbs during the intra workout window, but that's the kind of thing a highly advanced lifter might think about to give them any kind of edge they can find. For most, you just don't need to overthink it.

Yeah bro, if you're not trolling about BCAAs in the appropriate thread you're doing it wrong.

[ughias]

does this mean i shoulf have all the bananas and oats i am having in day time to have it after gym?

[OT2000]

does this mean i shoulf have all the bananas and oats i am having in day time to have it after gym?

Carb intake on workout days for me is higher than non workout days. This makes sense

[optimus1]

Carbs can be useful during an extended workout, unlike bcaas/eaas which do absolutely nothing for you.

[dest0]

Yes a big ploy by the rice industry

Don't be a smart ass, I was referring to the post workout shake.

In regards to carbs, I was simply saying they're not necessary post workout.

[LoudyRowdy]

Carbs can be useful during an extended workout, unlike bcaas/eaas which do absolutely nothing for you. I just love beating a dead horse..

So BCAA is useful?