Shakes?

[anarki]

Everyone talks about shakes and I was wondering if all of you make your own shakes or is there a good shake to buy in the store? I don't know anything about body building... just about lifting weights haha so I'm kinda new to this stuff. Thanks.

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

well most of the pre made stuff's pretty much similar in terms of protein and profile.

Something to try to remember is:

1. Whey Protein is best used after workouts (and combined with dextrose//maltodextrin)

2. A slow absorbing blend of protein (casein + whey) at other times apart from post workout

3. Apart from post workout whey, try to get your protein from whole food sources where possible unless convenience/time is a factor then you can go for an MRP/Shake

As far as brands go check out:

Prolabs
EAS Protein
Designer Protein
AST SS VP2 (Great post workout)
Dorian Yates Propeptide (Great anytime except post workout)
VP2
Optimum Nutrition
Metrx/Myoplex meal replacements etc

also check out these threads
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=264681
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=257048