protein, when to take?

SBS7484P SG

i usually go to the gym during weekends, late morning to early afternoons.

i hear that taking protein shakes before workout can help to increase muscle mass?

can anyone advise on how long does it take after the protein as been consumed, for it to actually 'work' in building muscles? or is it possible to start exercising right away after consuming protein.

also, is it better to consume protein before or after gym sessions?

thanks :)

Trump_Card SG

If you're using whey protein, you should have it immediately after your workout cause it is fast digestive and you can get the aminos into the muscles as fast as possible

ItchyArmpit SG

If you're using whey protein, you should have it immediately after your workout cause it is fast digestive and you can get the aminos into the muscles as fast as possible

agree!

Dejomel SG

I agree with trump_card.

Some extra info. you guys might find useful.

In layman's terms, when you work out, you are creating little, tiny 'tears' in your muscles.

When you consume protein after working out (i.e. 'tearing' your muscles), the protein fills up the little 'tears' in your muscles and in fact, strengthen and enlarge your muscles after the 'tearing'.

That's how you gain muscles after working out and consuming protein, in simply english, that is.

cassie SG

you can also include some creatine with the protein

Keith1987 SG

jus pump as much as you can preferred wif frens tt can maximise e entire workout... and drink 2 scoops of protein wif milk... do this for at least 2 months.. haha ^^ surely will be some difference

ItchyArmpit SG

also remember to work to the maximum, until u feel ur muscle cant even do a set of 10 reps with half the weight of ur normal dumbell.... this way u will see maximum results!

also thats wat i do, although it is high discouraged to do this... i drink coffee b4 going for workout, coffee dehydrates ur body and then u body need water while working out... but then i feel that only when i drink coffee, i feel more energetic and get myself to work my muscle to maximum... but then healthwise not good... anyway i am curious that wat are ALL the disadvantage of drinking coffee b4 workout?

someone guide me?

IA

eagle SG

before you take, what's your workout like?

Agenda SG

Protein is the cheat way, I've seen some cases gone horribly wrong. Either they become horribly ugly with their oversized pops while still having a small frame or they turn fat.

And try to keep gym sessions short if not you're not being effective.

SBS7484P SG

before you take, what's your workout like?

i have no idea how to describe it

its the usual stuff, err, upper body only. i don't train lower body cuz' i leave it to cycling to do that :P

er, yeah, some reps with dumbbells, barbells, bench press, pec flys. this usual stuff.

i have no idea how to describe this, seriously. hahha

SBS7484P SG

If you're using whey protein, you should have it immediately after your workout cause it is fast digestive and you can get the aminos into the muscles as fast as possible

ok now i know it's to take after and not before workout. LOL.

eagle SG

i have no idea how to describe it

its the usual stuff, err, upper body only. i don't train lower body cuz' i leave it to cycling to do that :P

er, yeah, some reps with dumbbells, barbells, bench press, pec flys. this usual stuff.

i have no idea how to describe this, seriously. hahha

then you don't really need the protein...

Even for my training... I don't really need to supplement with it... I just take the easy way out... and for mental effect only la.... Don't think there's much physical effects...

My normal week training schedule (recently change a bit again)

Monday: 20 mins Inclined Bench Press (max 70kg) + 20kg dumbbell chest press, intensive one
Tuesday: rest or jog, depends
Wednesday: Soccer
Thursday: rest or jog, depends
Friday: Deadlift (max 140~150kg), about 35 mins time to finish
Saturday: Rest, full day tuition
Sunday: Back squats (max 120kg), front squats (max 75kg), about 45 mins to finish

I quite busy with other stuff, so not much time to exercise... My weight very heavy also... about 78 kg...

And... I only take protein shake after workout on Friday and Sunday only... Ocassionally take in the morning the day after as well....

So unless you workout more than me.... Not much need for a lot of protein shakes ;)
Save your money instead :)

Or as pple in hardwarezone forum there would say... use the money to employ a personal trainer...

bryanw SG

wow all so fit and healthy

eagle SG

today, within 35 mins, this was what I did, with rest between each number... rested 2 weeks (forced to) :(

1) warm up back squat, empty barbell (20kg), 6 reps normal
2) warm up back squat, empty barbell (20kg), 4 reps normal + 6 reps jump
3) warm up back squat, barbell + 20kg (40kg), 6 reps jump
4) warm up back squat, barbell + 40kg (60kg), 6 reps normal
5) warm up back squat, barbell + 60kg (80kg), 6 reps normal
6) warm up back squat, barbell + 80kg (100kg), 6 reps normal
7) back squat, barbell + 100kg (120kg), 3 reps normal
8) back squat, barbell + 100kg (120kg), 3 reps normal
9) back squat, barbell + 100kg (120kg), 3 reps assisted
10) back squat, barbell + 60kg (80kg), 6 reps normal
11) front squat, barbell + 40kg (60 kg), 7 reps normal
11) front squat, barbell + 40kg (60 kg), 6 reps normal

Then + 2 sets of hamstring machines at maximum weight..... Machine too light...

mlmersrlosers SG

drink before and after ur workout. (within 15 to 25 mins each)

never skip ur meals or use protein shake to as a meal replacement.

U have to workout as or u will become fat instead of achieving ur desired body.

bryanw SG

today, within 35 mins, this was what I did, with rest between each number... rested 2 weeks (forced to) :(

Then + 2 sets of hamstring machines at maximum weight..... Machine too light...

wow so many exercises.

SBS7484P SG

hmm, but the thing is i wanna gain like, max muscle in minimum time. if protein isn't a way (i heard from some people its a way and i decided to double check here), then is there any other way? haha.

eagle SG

there's no shortcut

you have to train hard and eat well.

Get the mass building training right, then talk about supplements ;)

Deadlifts and squats FTW

SBS7484P SG

wah. front squat back squat.

LOL. so many squats i've never even seen so many. hahah

eagle SG

I very lazy one, don't do a lot of reps