I'm taking my ON 100% Whey post-workout, but I've also read that it's crucial to take it pre-workout as well (about 20g). My question is whether I should take it immediately before working out or like 20 to 30 minutes before. I read in M&F that I should take it immediately before I start working out, but most people on this forum say about 30 minutes before your workout. Once and for all, I'd like to know the answer.
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Thread: whey protein before a workout?
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10-10-2007, 12:49 PM #1Registered User
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whey protein before a workout?
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10-10-2007, 12:50 PM #2Vidi, Vici, Veni.
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20-30 minutes before...lets it soak in a bit so you're not just getting the benefits for the end half of your workout!
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10-10-2007, 12:53 PM #3Registered User
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Have you tried working out on a full stomach?
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10-10-2007, 01:04 PM #4Registered User
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never done that, doesn't seem to me that would be very beneficialOriginally Posted by MrKyoo
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10-10-2007, 01:57 PM #5Rarely here
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I eat 2-2.5 hours out and then drink a shake mixed with milk 45-60 minutes prior to lifiting so it will clear my stomach in case i want to take an energy drink. Not sure if that is ideal or not but I always feel properly nourished and full of energy.
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10-10-2007, 01:59 PM #6Broken
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I just eat a meal 60-90 mins preWO and take a stim/NO product 30 mins preWO.
Works well for me.
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10-10-2007, 02:56 PM #7Registered User
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If I eat solid food I wait approx 3hrs before training. If I take a whey protein shake I wait 30min to 1hr before training to make sure it has cleared the stomach. I do this because I have always been told that the body draws blood to the stomach to aid digestion and away from the limbs. Seems to me that training on a full stomach would not be a good idea. I'm sure someone will dispute this but you can draw your own conclusions.
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10-10-2007, 03:12 PM #8Banned
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i always go with BCAA's or PRE-workout supps ( RPM, White flood ) for PRE. but i dont think its a bad idea taking Protein before a workout. i would take it right before the workout
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10-10-2007, 03:41 PM #9Registered User
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I personaly eat a meal 1.30-2 hrs before (breakfast) and eat a lot. This gives me time to digest it. I cant workout if im hungry or on a full stomace. if I drink a shake prework out, depending on the brand I can feel little reflux. I CANNOT drink a preworkout shake and do my abs on the same day.
But I agree, if you are going to take a shake, take it like 20-30 min before my workout and I never feel water loged
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