Which is more important ,Pre-work out meal or Post-workout meal

[tazeg]

I am cutting ,so which one deserves more calories??

If this is a repost link me also thx

[tazeg]

anyone?

[lupinecat]

Post is probably more important - but really, they are both significant. If you are trying to cut cals, cut them from your other meals, pref later in the day.

[tazeg]

Post is probably more important - but really, they are both significant. If you are trying to cut cals, cut them from your other meals, pref later in the day.

I know they are both important ,but I saw some guys say the Pre-workout is more important ,and I need further discussion on this topic..

[Emma-Leigh]

Pre workout - Most of the studies out show that it is the carbs/ amino acids in your blood while you train that result in a highly important anabolic/ anti-catabolic effect.

[tazeg]

Pre workout - Most of the studies out show that it is the carbs/ amino acids in your blood while you train that result in a highly important anabolic/ anti-catabolic effect.

oh thx ,and who r u!!?

[Emma-Leigh]

Welcome.

And I am Emma-Leigh.

[tazeg]

Welcome.

And I am Emma-Leigh.

lol ,thx ,thats because I never see a MOD called Emma-Leigh

[Emma-Leigh]

oh thx ,and who r u!!?

ps: some reading for you if you are interested -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mohr86.htm
http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/haycock/hsn-01.htm
http://www.ast-ss.com/articles/article.asp?AID=132
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=659666

PLEASE -> Not all of it should be taken as 'fact'... But it is always good to read as much as you can on these things. Then go on to find out what is effective for you.

[Emma-Leigh]

lol ,thx ,thats because I never see a MOD called Emma-Leigh

Well - now you have.

[friedrice683]

I too have read various studies that show that pre-workout is in fact more important because it results in a more anabolic environment.

Also what we have thought to be critical in resupplying glycogen has been mostly a myth. During training we do not empty all of our glycogen levels therefor it is not necessary to spike insulin via dextrose and malto like we have for so long thought

[tazeg]

ps: some reading for you if you are interested -
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mohr86.htm
http://www.thinkmuscle.com/articles/haycock/hsn-01.htm
http://www.ast-ss.com/articles/article.asp?AID=132
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=659666

PLEASE -> Not all of it should be taken as 'fact'... But it is always good to read as much as you can on these things. Then go on to find out what is effective for you.

Thank u very much ,great articles ,repped on recharge (not that it will mmake any difference )

[The Solution]

I too have read various studies that show that pre-workout is in fact more important because it results in a more anabolic environment.

Also what we have thought to be critical in resupplying glycogen has been mostly a myth. During training we do not empty all of our glycogen levels therefor it is not necessary to spike insulin via dextrose and malto like we have for so long thought

not 100% true.. many articles state that if all ur PWO carbs come from dextrose its not necessary.. adding maybe 1/4 of ur carbs from dex to help supply the nurients faster and adding other carbs such as oats, bananas, to mix with it give a great response..

overall a good whey + carb solution PWO is critical and has showed a significant increase in muscle recovery by research science

dextrose is just a fast acting high GI carb that can be utilized.. use it in small portions dont just OD on glycogen PWO that is something that is not necessary.. creating a small spike doesnt do ur body very much hard at all especially post workout when the muscles need to be rejuventated after tearing them apart

[Hottsauce]

IMO its definately post workout, since your metabolism is elevated and your body needs the protein + carbs to prevent it from going catabolic.

[tazeg]

anyone else?

[beez721]

anyone else?

really doesnt matter which is more important. theyre both important so have a great pre and post w/o meal and you cant go wrong there