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  1. 03-19-2006, 11:22 AM #1
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    Gatorade???

    Why am I seeing so many bodybuilders sipping gatorade (or the like) DURING their workout. Hell, if you train hard and are in and out in 1hr or less, why would you need the added SUGAR? Does anyone subscribe to this "during" theory? Also, how comprable are these drinks, mixed with Whey to dextrose. I realize that Dex is the king of all, but for someone who wants less sugar rush, would this suffice?

    Right now I use 2 scoops of whey, 1 tb of dex, 1 tb of glutamine, 1 scoop of creatine and 4 rice cakes. Maybe I need more at 6'2, 190? I am lean bulking at 9-10% bf, so dont want too much excess sugar.
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  2. 03-19-2006, 11:27 AM #2
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    I drink gatorade during, and I take pro/dex afterwards.

    I like to sip on something aside form water during the workout. I guess theres a placebo in my head about all the added electrolites as well..
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    Just thinking that this would put the fat burning effect of training to a screaching hault!
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    I use gatorade powder (70 grams carbs) pwo with 48 grams of whey protein.
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    and you are pretty lean, eh? Sugar rush less than that with dext?
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    Quote Originally Posted by L.Priest
    Just thinking that this would put the fat burning effect of training to a screaching hault!
    i know some think that some carbs during a workout help slow catabolism...
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    think? wouldnt it make sense????
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    Personally I will drink a gatorade during training if im behind in my total calories for the day.

    Who says bbs use gatorade, could be crystal light?

    I also use gatorade concentrate pwo with my whey, I like lemon lime with chocolate pro, its the same thing Jay Cutler does, except he uses cell tech which is the only reason he's bigger than me.
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    when i'm bulking i sip orange gatorade during workout w/ a small amount of vanilla protein (approx. 10 grams)..when i'm cutting i just sip water with some bcaa's
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    I have never used anything but gatorade as my carb pwo. I did try vitargo for about 4 weeks but I hate the taste and have heard that it is not worth the money...So,I am staying with Gatorade powder pwo....and yes, orange or fruit punch mixed with chocolate whey powder tastes great.
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    The bottled gatorade is equivalent or powerade even though dex. isnt listed, right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by L.Priest
    think? wouldnt it make sense????
    some believe that without protein the carbs are used in some kind of digestion energy, i know that might not make much sense, but thats what i was told "that without protein added the negligable amount of carbs will only be used for digestion and not strength" no idea, that's why i said some think...
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    nope never will
    i keep my blood sugar low as possible pre and during work out .. i want to slam the insulin spike and make it as effective as possible when im done.. if ur diet is fine and ur drinking ample water u dont NEED sugar (LOL) during your work out.
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    i dont drink Gatorade at all now...its high in sugar..im sugar free now..just trying to keep fat free
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    Quote Originally Posted by taiboxa
    nope never will
    i keep my blood sugar low as possible pre and during work out .. i want to slam the insulin spike and make it as effective as possible when im done.. if ur diet is fine and ur drinking ample water u dont NEED sugar (LOL) during your work out.
    AGREED....esp. you bro cause you do about 10 sets total and long rests....for someone who trains fast and high rep, it may be a good idea......
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    Quote Originally Posted by L.Priest
    AGREED....esp. you bro cause you do about 10 sets total and long rests....for someone who trains fast and high rep, it may be a good idea......
    yeah but people training at a high speed/frequency will most likely be training for leaness and striations so they are not going to want a sugary drink when they could be utilizing fat for fuel.

    now if ur a cross country type of person then yes i could see it.
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    i think it is empty calories and carbs. i find that when i lift it is not as if i become dehydrated like i was doing an endurance event like a marathon, water works fine for me
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    Yup...crystal light for me....then I mix the rest with celltech and whey post....
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  19. 03-21-2006, 04:12 PM #19
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    i will drink gatorade only if im on a all out mass cycle.
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