Sugar before or after a workout

[CheapPinz]

I say after. Once you're depleted and need to replenish your body, it makes sense to me that you'd take in sugar after the workout. I have some customers that say they do it before a workout...If I workout out the intensity of some men, I think I'd puke. Anyone have a good reason for one way over the other?

 

[digit0x]

You need some sugar right after workout. It puts insulin into bloodstream helps muscles soak up protein. Low glycemic carbs should be consumed in a meal 2 hours before workout for energy and again two hours later to replenish.

 

[stevesmi]

fiber before a workout.. protein after. its that simple

 

[EZ_E]

Love me some protein & carbs post w/o...

~EZ

 

[WinnyPumps]

fiber before a workout.. protein after. its that simple

Im not sure what fiber would do pre workout except for shitting your pants in the squat rack.
A solid protein such as chicken or beef and slow digesting carbs like brown rice or sweet potato pre workout then waxy maize or straight sugar with whey post workout, I like Dark Matter by MHP, it's an all-in-one post workout drink. Then a solid protein/carb meal an hour after, that's how it's done

 

[stevesmi]

Im not sure what fiber would do pre workout except for shitting your pants in the squat rack.
A solid protein such as chicken or beef and slow digesting carbs like brown rice or sweet potato pre workout then waxy maize or straight sugar with whey post workout, I like Dark Matter by MHP, it's an all-in-one post workout drink. Then a solid protein/carb meal an hour after, that's how it's done

WinnyPumps thats fine if you are against fiber before a workout but come on!, you say not to eat fiber and that you are unsure why i would recommend it then you say people should eat sweet potato and rice... both of which have insane amounts of fiber!! I think we disagree on the ABC's but one of us doesn't understand what fiber is. when i say fiber i don't mean prunes.... and i probably should of been more specific not to confuse the new posters cuz its easy to confuse fiber for fruit. i wouldn't eat fruit before cuz like you said it could upset your stomach.

sweet potato (including the skin) and brown rice are my weapons before a workout and are also staples of my diet.

i disagree however on beef, you want to be energetic in the gym, not feel blah. stay away from fats before a workout. especially if you are planning on doing some light cardio after your weights session. save the beef till after. and lets go a step further with grass fed omega 6 rich beef, not the cheap crap.

 

[Avaric3]

i do it simple wit 3-4oz of chicken breast and 1-1.25 cups of oats both pre and postwo. ive found it to be better when i leave additional fats out of my pre and postwo meals. i also dont consume any protein shakes. just solid foods for me and its been workin better than ever (and saves me money on the shakes lol)

 

[stevesmi]

i do it simple wit 3-4oz of chicken breast and 1-1.25 cups of oats both pre and postwo. ive found it to be better when i leave additional fats out of my pre and postwo meals. i also dont consume any protein shakes. just solid foods for me and its been workin better than ever (and saves me money on the shakes lol)

good post. I'm a believer in real food and not these silly protein shakes.

as if our ancestors evolved from drinking protein shakes! they ate real food!

 

[andrew732]

I always throw in a snicker with some ice cream right after training, works like a charm.

 

[Nelson Montana]

Actually taking in sugar just to replace glycogen isn't a big factor. However, it does shuttle protein into the bloodstream and increase insulin and post workout is the perfect time for that.