Carbs pre-workout

[harbinator]

I assume lower GI carbs before a workout would be better for endurance than a sugar rush all at the beginning. On that note, are there any powders to make low-gi shakes kind of the exact opposite of dextrose/maltodexin?

 

[Cynical Simian]

Grind up rolled oats in a coffee grinder (the higher GI that comes with increased surface area shouldn't be a concern, especially since you'd also have protein in the shake). Since they're so cheap, I'd suggest just getting one exclusively for this purpose instead of, if you already have one for coffee or other stuff, having to clean it every time you switch foods.

 

[javaguru]

Define pre-workout? One to two hours before leaving for the gym then complex carbs are good. Immediately pre-workout or during, dextrose and whey isolate or BCAA's are best.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Define pre-workout? One to two hours before leaving for the gym then complex carbs are good. Immediately pre-workout or during, dextrose and whey isolate or BCAA's are best.

This is a good post. Pre workout can mean anything depending on timeframe from eating to beginning training. I have advocated for years, and found this out from a doctor friend of mine who is competitive also that if you time it correctly, a high gi carb pre workout can give you some excellent workouts.

I have experimented with everything from marshmallows to dextrose.

Had some killer workouts. Timing of intake pre workout is critical to this being effective though.

 

[harbinator]

What about a HUGE dextrose/maltodexin/whey shake, drink half like 15 minutes before and the rest immediately after? I use ultrafuel for my dextrose/maltodexin and its 100g carb per scoop and ON Whey.

 

[Lifterforlife]

I would not consider "huge" the way to go. 15 minutes is a good time frame. You ideally would like the process to be taking place about 2-3 sets into your warmups..i.e...right as you are hitting your first working set.

Huge is not good, it is quite possible to overwhelm the digestive system. Be smart with this.

 

[harbinator]

Yeah sorry I used the term, most of my shakes are just 8oz water, 2 whey scoops and 1/2 to 1 full scoop of ultra fuel. Today I made a 16oz one with 3 scoops whey and 1.5 scoops of ultra fuel. Gonna drink 8oz 15 minutes before and 8oz immediately after and see how my workout goes.

Lately Ive been dead after my first few sets which is why Im looking for a solution for more endurance in the gym.

 

[v shape]

My prework out meal for the past 2 years has been oats/whey 1 hour b4 training. I usually have 1 cup of oats/water nuked in a bowl then I mix in 2 scoops of whey. It tastes amazing and gives me great endurance.

 

[harbinator]

MUCH better workout today. I was done with all my sets like 10 minutes earlier than normal so I found some more shit to do. When I started with wide grip pullups I had more brutal pull force than I ever remember having, kinda almost pissed off doing my reps which felt great!

 

[javaguru]

What about a HUGE dextrose/maltodexin/whey shake, drink half like 15 minutes before and the rest immediately after? I use ultrafuel for my dextrose/maltodexin and its 100g carb per scoop and ON Whey.

It doesn't have to be huge; You may cause yourself to feel bloated and potetentially cause gastrointestinal distress. One study on immediately pre-workout/during workout nutrition used as little as 6g of essential amino acids. Throwing together a whey isolate shake of 18g protein and 40g dextrose would be more than sufficient, just make sure you dilute it.