for those who work out after 8pm......

[2horns]

say you work out at 8p and your workout lasts an hour and a half or so...do you just have your shake and call it a night?...obviously there isnt a meal after your shake, especially if you got to bed at 10 or so...is it fine this way?

 

[SouthernLord]

I would probably use an intra workout/bcaa product, then eat a solid meal once I got home from the gym. PWO shakes are not mandatory imo. Especially if you take care of pre and intra workout nutrition.

For intra workout I really like Athletic Edge Nutrition's Intrabolic.

Athletic Edge Nutrition, Inc.

Or you could pop a handful of GEAR tabs form N2

 

[2horns]

thats what i was thinking after i originally posted, lean protein plus rice, potato or yam right? or no carbs that late?

 

[SouthernLord]

That depends on your goals, bodytype, etc.

I'd personally try to get a good bit of complex carbs with my pre workout meal, then have lean protein, green veggies, and healthy fats pwo. I do not handle carbs well though. Especially before bed.

 

[rikishi]

definitely eat something an hour after the whey protein shake. id probably eat 10-16 oz chicken breast depending on your size. you can eat a casein protein shake before bed too, thats a good idea.

 

[2horns]

definitely eat something an hour after the whey protein shake. id probably eat 10-16 oz chicken breast depending on your size. you can eat a casein protein shake before bed too, thats a good idea.

i hear ya bro, but i get up early am so im in bed by 10p maybe a little after...by the time i get home from my workouts its at least 930, 945...so theres only time for one meal OR shake

 

[rikishi]

i hear ya bro, but i get up early am so im in bed by 10p maybe a little after...by the time i get home from my workouts its at least 930, 945...so theres only time for one meal OR shake

ok well then have 15-20 g BCAA immediately after your workout then when you get home have 10-16 oz chicken breast (depending on your size) then have a micellar casein protein shake. this is a good time released formula, the chicken will digest in about 3 hours and the casein will digest in about 5-7 hours. its sort of like having two meals.

 

[DJ_UFO]

I would probably use an intra workout/bcaa product, then eat a solid meal once I got home from the gym. PWO shakes are not mandatory imo. Especially if you take care of pre and intra workout nutrition.

For intra workout I really like Athletic Edge Nutrition's Intrabolic.

Athletic Edge Nutrition, Inc.

Or you could pop a handful of GEAR tabs form N2

That product looks good man. Do you take it all in one shot during workout? or just drink it slowly throughout?

 

[SouthernLord]

That product looks good man. Do you take it all in one shot during workout? or just drink it slowly throughout?

Dude. I've tried a lot of supps and it's probably one of my favorites. The Wild berry is delicious.

I start to drink it on the way to the gym and sip on it all through out training and fill it up with water as I go. It really does make a huge difference in my recovery. I'm dieting atm, so I drink Intrabolic pre/during my workout, then go home and eat my next planned meal. No post workout shakes or anything else. It really simplifies my whole routine.

 

[needtogetaas]

A cassum protein with some gear before bed would be best. N2matrix is a good choice but there is others out there.