Protein Shake before weights and/or cardio

[bigazn]

What is everyone's opinions on:

1. using a protein shake w/ H20 before morning weights followed by cardio
2. using a protein shake w/H20 before morning cardio

I use one because I believe it will help to maintain muscle mass or am I completely off base on this. Should I just just be using a shit load of BCAAs before and after?

 

[tommymac]

my opinion is it sounds good except the weights and cardio on the same day

 

[bigazn]

I do weights and cardio in the same workout first thing in the morning just do to time constraints. I do the weights first to burn through throught the glycogen then I take a packet of Amino Vital Fast Charge BCAAs (check them out at www.amino-vital.com) and then do cardio for 40min at 65-75% max HR. I then take RALA immediatley after, wait 30 min then put down a PWO shake with pro isolate and 250ml from ABB Carb Force. 1 hour after that I have a whole food meal.

My goal is fat loss with maintaining as much muscle mass as possible.

 

[Cynical Simian]

I agree that weights and cardio back-to-back isn't optimal, but the following applies even if that's how you have to do it due to your schedule.

You need carbs in addition to protein both before and after, regardless of whether you're cutting or not. Move calories from elsewhere in the day to accomodate proper nutrition around your workout. BCAAs would be good additions to the above if you have the money, but adding carbohydrates should be your first priority.

 

[steig]

I don't like the feeling of a protein shake in my stomach before I lift. I prefer to have some egg whites and oatmeal.

 

[thegoggles]

i alrady asked this on anothher post with no response.... mr.x where are you

"CFM whey isolate" from proteinfactory is it the cleanest protein powder available EVER?
it is expensive but seems to be the best, anywhere.

http://proteinfactory.com/store/pro...id=43&osCsid=62e6932e9638b933dc727729f1a3e135

is this a good product to use before AND immediatly after a workout?
also is it ok to have a red bull before working out to get me cranked up.

thanks