PREWORKOUT....ever have this happen?

[msucurt]

Yesterday, i was extremely busy and ended up staying at work till 9pm. I didnt have time to go home and eat a preworkout meal/shake, so i just went straight to the gym and worked out.

I had an extremely great workout.....didnt get tired....had great pumps, etc.

My question. I know pre-workout is important, but how important? Obviously you must get your postworkout drink in, but honestly, im not so sure that i really need a big preworkout drink, maybe somethign small...maybe nothing at all....

just shooting out an idea.

anyone else feel this way....??

PREWORKOUT:hammer:

 

[ItsHectic]

I think the important thing is staying hydrated before and during, and having enough energy wich wasnt a problem for you, as long as you can top your previous workout then you did what was needed.

 

[msucurt]

I think the important thing is staying hydrated before and during, and having enough energy wich wasnt a problem for you, as long as you can top your previous workout then you did what was needed.

i agree with you totally. Honestly, how much catabolism can occur if one eats great throughout the day, with enough energy and strength to have a good workout, and as long as he/she finishes up with a nice postworkout meal.......i just cant see how DETRIMENTAL not eating a preworkout meal "90 min before working out" can be THAT bad.

just my opinion.

 

[marso70]

If you train late in the evening it's most probable that you have consumed enough carbs in order to provide enough fuel for your workout/s.
I think a pre workout drink is a luxury but is definatley not a requisite to a good workout, as you yourself have testified.

 

[msucurt]

If you train late in the evening it's most probable that you have consumed enough carbs in order to provide enough fuel for your workout/s.
I think a pre workout drink is a luxury but is definatley not a requisite to a good workout, as you yourself have testified.

thanks man. I feel like i have sufficient energy in the gym. I eat very good throughout the day, and i just dont like the bloating/stuffed feeling after downing a big protein drink and oatmeal.....even if i eat that 90min before i still feel bloated. And to boot, i dont have 90 min. the relax and let that food digest so i can hit the gym....so folks work for a living ya know....:whiner:

 

[klugman]

Yesterday, i was extremely busy and ended up staying at work till 9pm. I didnt have time to go home and eat a preworkout meal/shake, so i just went straight to the gym and worked out.

I had an extremely great workout.....didnt get tired....had great pumps, etc.

My question. I know pre-workout is important, but how important? Obviously you must get your postworkout drink in, but honestly, im not so sure that i really need a big preworkout drink, maybe somethign small...maybe nothing at all....

just shooting out an idea.

anyone else feel this way....??

PREWORKOUT:hammer:

I think if your nutrition is solid then once in a while you can get away with completely skipping a pre-workout meal/drink.

BUT if you're doing a program of heavy lifting and trying to add more weight every workout then I would make sure I got a some preworkout eats.

 

[ItsHectic]

I dont know about the purpose of pre-workout protein but pre-workout carbs is important, especially if your not cutting, but carbs usually keep you going for 4 hours, so I dont see why you would need to have it 90 mins beforehand, and if you feel its hindering you then dont consider it, anyway thats what gatorade is for.
Its a matter of energy to push those weights without getting exhuasted, not a matter of catabolism.

 

[marso70]

some folks work for a living ya know....

I hear ya!

 

[msucurt]

I dont know about the purpose of pre-workout protein but pre-workout carbs is important, especially if your not cutting, but carbs usually keep you going for 4 hours, so I dont see why you would need to have it 90 mins beforehand, and if you feel its hindering you then dont consider it, anyway thats what gatorade is for.
Its a matter of energy to push those weights without getting exhuasted, not a matter of catabolism.

What would any of you consider be the SIMPLEST preworkout meal/shake to consume before lifting, assuming you have eaten good throughout the day....?

1. gatorade
2. 1/4 C oats ...1 scoop whey
3. homemade protein bar (30P / 30C / 5F) or something similar.
4. slice of whole wheat bread and fruit (banana, apple, berries)
5. suggestions.....