Protein during workout?

austinfrench5

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Hey guys,
I use scivation xtend amino acids to drink while im working out. it seems to give me a bit of energy and it is refreshing. I am concerned tho because i see big guys drinking protein shakes during their workouts. i usually eat about an hour and a half before i go to the gym and then again immediately after i get home. I am about to start a bulking phase soon. should i start drinking a protein shake during my workout instead of my aminos? if so, what type of protein shake?
 
I couldn't stomach drinking a protein shake while i work out even if i wanted to.

Drinking Xtend durring your work out is plenty helpful. Focus on your workout while at the gym, worry about bulking while you're not at the gym.
 
Not a good idea. For simplicity, protein only contributes 2-5% of your total energy. It's not a significant source for energy. With glycogen depletion and prolonged exercise it can drift towards 15%. Also, if you ingested protein blood would be taken from active skeletal muscles to digestive viscera for digestion decreasing performance. Not to mention if it contains sodium then water would follow suit.
 
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