Intra workout carbohydrates?

Montego1 said:
It all boils down to what works out best for you. Trial and error. Myself I normally eat about an hour and a half pre workout then about thirty to forty minutes post workout with bcaa+saa intra/post training. This has been the best setup for MYSELF and I've experimented a lot. Whole foods during both meals and on occasion I throw in 25g protein shake post workout meal as well. I've used carbs intra workout and didn't notice anything but again I am getting some in with my pre workout meal.

In a fasted state i could see how intra carbs would be beneficial during training but if you eat a couple hours before your session I don't think it's necessary.

Trial and error my friend. Nobody can give you the right answer.
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This is some pretty good advice.
 
Montego1 said:
It all boils down to what works out best for you. Trial and error. Myself I normally eat about an hour and a half pre workout then about thirty to forty minutes post workout with bcaa+saa intra/post training. This has been the best setup for MYSELF and I've experimented a lot. Whole foods during both meals and on occasion I throw in 25g protein shake post workout meal as well. I've used carbs intra workout and didn't notice anything but again I am getting some in with my pre workout meal.

In a fasted state i could see how intra carbs would be beneficial during training but if you eat a couple hours before your session I don't think it's necessary.

Trial and error my friend. Nobody can give you the right answer.
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exactly, i could find you a study to prove and disprove everything, hell ive ever heard people talk about whey protein shakes being detrimental for your body comp goals.Invalid Link Removed
 
Nothing is more confusing than bodybuilding. Why can't it just be eat, lift, sleep. All the scientific stuff bothers me sometimes. Seems to me the whole bodybuilding industry is a ****ing lie
 
JD261985 said:
Nothing is more confusing than bodybuilding. Why can't it just be eat, lift, sleep. All the scientific stuff bothers me sometimes. Seems to me the whole bodybuilding industry is a ****ing lie
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There are just to many variables that change from person to person or scenario to scenario. I know what you mean though, i just try to take everything with a grain of salt. As long as i hit my macros, get in the staples and hit the gym hard im happy.

Ive tried some crazy crap over the years or the next best thing all to be left empty handed.
 
3clipseGT said:
There are just to many variables that change from person to person or scenario to scenario. I know what you mean though, i just try to take everything with a grain of salt. As long as i hit my macros, get in the staples and hit the gym hard im happy.
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This, nothing is ever set in stone from one person to another
That relates to diet
Training
Meal Frequency (Some prefer less meals some like more)
Training techniques
Different situations
Different peak Weeks
Forms of cardio they find more effective for THEM and retaining mass when dieting down
Training volume from person to person.
What rep ranges help each muscle part grow best
Nothing is ever the same, everyone works different in multiple fashions.
 
What I use is Compete with some G2 when I want some extra carbs during my workout. Usually only happens when I am training with one or two people and I know that I will be at the gym for a couple hours, but that is just me and what I do. I know some people dont find any value in having carbs during training, while others love it. All I can say is try it for a little bit, see what happens. Maybe you will like it, maybe you wont.
 
mr.cooper69 said:
BCAA is best used immediately prior to training. My preworkout shake typically includes BCAA with 5g leucine.

Intraworkout - EAA

The Modern BCAA is perfectly fine intraworkout...the plus variety. It's an EAA mix. Alanine is particularly beneficial intraworkout

Insulin sensitivity will be optimized until optimal glycogen status is re-established, whether it be postworkout or the next day
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Alanine, why? I see that alanine is included in Chain'D Out, ALRI's BCAA formula.
 
I really like taking a intraworkout but only on days I don't take a pre. I feel nauseous sometimes. However with iForce's Compete, I have not noticed that and I have had really good recovery!
 
I have been using 1 serving AminoIV pre- and and 1 serv. intra with 25g Glycofuse pre- and 25g intra for a couple of months. When I don't take 25g Glycofuse pre-workout I seem to have more energy so I am from noe just using 25g intra.

When training and consuming carbs there is a minimal insulin secretion?
 
I'm taking 180 grams of plain old maltodextrin during my training sessions. Works great.
 
HITFrank said:
I have been using 1 serving AminoIV pre- and and 1 serv. intra with 25g Glycofuse pre- and 25g intra for a couple of months. When I don't take 25g Glycofuse pre-workout I seem to have more energy so I am from noe just using 25g intra.

When training and consuming carbs there is a minimal insulin secretion?
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You think taking them intra is having a negative effect?
 
Peakfreak said:
What are your thoughts on consuming intra workout carbohydrate supplements? I heard consuming carbohydrates during your workout can help with added energy increases and all but also it may have negative effects on testosterone levels, any thoughts or facts about this? Are Intra workout carbs recommended?
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In a bulk - an all out bulk I use liquid carbs intra. For the insulin response, and the added calories. It seems to work well for strength and size for me.

I don't do food bc I don't want all my blood being used to digest it.
 
aceroni said:
You think taking them intra is having a negative effect?
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No, I think intra carbs have a good effect for me. Can train harder and longer. When using them pre I sometimes doesn't feel up to it when starting to train, loss of energy.. It all can just be a coincidence..
 
I also feel it is dependent on the intensity of your workout and training. I know we all think we are ultra intense, but keep in mind carbohydrate drinks like Gatorade were designed for people and tested on people under extreme athletic activity...like football training camps
 
nattydisaster said:
I also feel it is dependent on the intensity of your workout and training. I know we all think we are ultra intense, but keep in mind carbohydrate drinks like Gatorade were designed for people and tested on people under extreme athletic activity...like football training camps
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Definitely. If anything its more useful for other purposes than increasing endurance during a workout. I love carbs intra because I only eat them peri workout.
 
I may have to try intraWO carbs again, I did them for a while but felt I stay a bit leaner without them.
 
Rostam said:
Could you elaborate on this please? How much Alanine would you suggest. Unfortunately there are not too many bulk alanine sellers.
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We are talking L-alanine. It's part of something called the "lactate-alanine" cycle which recycles waste products created by exercise and uses them for energy production
 
HITFrank said:
No, I think intra carbs have a good effect for me. Can train harder and longer. When using them pre I sometimes doesn't feel up to it when starting to train, loss of energy.. It all can just be a coincidence..
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They def seem to help me recover faster, You notice this? Im talking intra workout hbcd and peptopro or aminos I use peptopro
 
SwolenONE said:
I may have to try intraWO carbs again, I did them for a while but felt I stay a bit leaner without them.
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I believe that I feel im gaining more fat since I started using them because of all the extra carbs and protein plus I think they eliminate any chance of burning fat during your workout
 
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