[Inarius]

I lift in the evenings at my local YMCA.... It's not a bad place just empty because no one in my town likes to workout I guess. Anyway, I like to do my workout then do a cardio session right afterwards. Should I drink my protein shake after my workout then do cardio or wait until afterwards and have a bigger one? I have been drinking one after the workout then after the cardio when I get home. What should I be doing?

[OCCFan023]

What is your main goal for the cardio session? Fat loss or aerobic benefits?

[Inarius]

Both but mainly fat loss. I am trying to lower my bf but still try to gain muscle.

[DreamOfWeight]

morning and post workout (after cardio)! and slow digestive protein at night if u have the flow

[Inarius]

I have been using Cytosport Complete whey. I use it in the afternoon(on my off days), before workouts, after workouts, and before bed.
Should I be using a better protein?

[OCCFan023]

Instead of a protein shake drink some BCAAs during your cardio and hold off on the actual protein shake for your post work out shake. If at all possible try to take in a slow digesting protein before you workout to keep your Amino Acid levels elevated for the duration of your workout.

[DreamOfWeight]

Originally Posted by OCCFan023

Instead of a protein shake drink some BCAAs during your cardio and hold off on the actual protein shake for your post work out shake. If at all possible try to take in a slow digesting protein before you workout to keep your Amino Acid levels elevated for the duration of your workout.

slow digesting protien tends to get me bloated.. ive been wanting to try that pro-complex (i think its called) from ON.. pre workout.. have u heard any feedback on that product?

[Inarius]

What are examples of a slow digesting protein? I take NO xplode 45 minutes before my workout then about 15 minutes before I hit up just 3 scoops of Complete Whey and Some water.

My shakes are normally just 2-3 scoops of Complete Whey and some water...

[DreamOfWeight]

Originally Posted by Inarius

What are examples of a slow digesting protein? I take NO xplode 45 minutes before my workout then about 15 minutes before I hit up just 3 scoops of Complete Whey and Some water.

My shakes are normally just 2-3 scoops of Complete Whey and some water...

ultrapeptide.... from extreme formulations...

[DreamOfWeight]

Casein Protein is the actual name i believe..... ultrapeptide tastes good though

[Inarius]

Man... I never knew that this kind of hobby was so expensive!!!
Should I be making my current shakes with anything else?

[OCCFan023]

Yea I have tried Pro Complex (chocolate). It tasted fine but even that is a fast digesting source to some degree.

I am currently using some Ultra Peptide because I wanted to treat myself, and I have some ATW Isolate and Blend for post. I won't make UP a staple. Honestly you don't need to spend a huge amount on powders. I personally love taking in some skim milk and f/f cottage cheese for my casein for pre workout.

[DreamOfWeight]

Originally Posted by Inarius

Man... I never knew that this kind of hobby was so expensive!!!
Should I be making my current shakes with anything else?

really with what ever u want...
research, and experiment... after a while you will develope ur ur routine and you will know what u like and dont like...

wait till u get ur stapels down.(products u take everyday) u will start selling furniture just to keep em in your routine....i cant live with out my pasterized eggwhites.... i gag when i mix my whey with water. and that alone is kinda expensive.. well worth the cash though. if u take a creatine.. glutamine is something to look into. (just a thought) research for a post workout meal as well... about two hours after my shake i usually have a slice of wheat toast and some cottage cheese.. i workout close to bed time though soo it will be different for everyone..Research, research, research... GOODLUCK