I am using a product called REIGN as pre-workout
However, I was thinking of using ON AMINO ACIDS with Caffeine as my pre-workout...
I am actually inclined to use E9 as pre-workout now and a protein shake immediately after working out
I would opt for a far better amino product (if you are training fasted) if you are not training fasted you can drop the Amino product.
Amino IV, Xtend, Juiced Amino's, Aminolast, mTOR pro are all far superior over ON. Save aminos for between meals spaced 4-6 hours apart or for fasted training.
Just take E9 + Reign together and rock out a workout.
no need for an immediate protein shake post-workout. most people are fed when they train and food will overlap into the post-workout period
When are Carbs and Protein VERY Important Post-workout?
Carbs:
- During leg Training + HIIT Cardio or doing a 2-3 hour intense workout session
Protein:
-Resistance Training in a fasted state (no meal consumed at least 3-4 hours prior)
When are Carbs and Protein of lesser importance Post-workout?
Carbs:
- 1-2 hour training session after a pre-workout meal (Small or mixed 2-3 hours prior to session)
Protein:
- Training after a meal composed of 20-40g Protein at least 1-2 hours prior to a workout in a fed state.
Overall Cliffs:
- Nutrient Timing can be beneficial but window of opportunity is not as big as believed
- Provided protein rich meal 3-4 hours prior to training, there is no stress about immediate post-workout protein supplement or meal
- Consume .4-.5g/kg of LBM in a pre/post workout exercise window spaced 4-6 hours depending on meal size.
- Post workout carb intake does not meaningful increase aabolicsm unless doing a 2 a day workout session involving same muscle groups. Glycogen is not a limting factor if you can consume enough Carbohydrates daily in the 24 hour period.