BCAA's Before/Durring WO?

**F4iGuy** · 01-20-2010, 10:27 AM

How long are BCAA's effective after ingesting them?

If I lift 45 minutes then do 20 minutes of cardio should I be taking them before I start lifting or while I'm lifting?

Whats a good brand to take?

**M302_Imola** · 01-20-2010, 11:44 AM

In your case I would take the BCAA's 15-20 before you do your pwo cardio. Brands aren't that important just make sure you get the powder BCAA's and not the pills as the powder is more concentrated and will get into your system quicker.

**RANA** · 01-20-2010, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by M302_Imola

In your case I would take the BCAA's 15-20 before you do your pwo cardio. Brands aren't that important just make sure you get the powder BCAA's and not the pills as the powder is more concentrated and will get into your system quicker.

I agree^^^^

**edgarr** · 01-20-2010, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by M302_Imola

In your case I would take the BCAA's 15-20 before you do your pwo cardio. Brands aren't that important just make sure you get the powder BCAA's and not the pills as the powder is more concentrated and will get into your system quicker.

What brand powder do you use? Is it worth just mixing it in water and then sipping through your whole workout?

**M302_Imola** · 01-21-2010, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by edgarr

What brand powder do you use? Is it worth just mixing it in water and then sipping through your whole workout?

optimum nutrition (ON) but it taste like $hit (well you get use to it). It was fairly inexpensive. For me, I can't sip on BCAA's throughout my workout as I have to chug water. So just mix it up and drink it the last 15-20 minutes of your workout. Also, this way you know your body hasn't used the BCAA's during your lifting session so they are there to preserve the muscle while doing pwo cardio.

**awesome1** · 01-21-2010, 11:13 PM

i put my BCAA powder in a water bottle with a bit of gatorade powder mix and consume over the course of the workout

**M302_Imola** · 01-22-2010, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by awesome1

i put my BCAA powder in a water bottle with a bit of gatorade powder mix and consume over the course of the workout

this isn't a bad idea, but if you do cardio after your workout you don't want to refill glycogen stores before hand. Gatorade = carbs, carbs = glycogen, glycogen is good for lifting weights but bad if you're trying to burn fat during cardio.

**awesome1** · 01-23-2010, 02:06 AM

good point. I dont use very much though, just a little to mask the nasty bcaa taste a bit

**stevey_6t9** · 01-23-2010, 08:08 AM

cant say bcaa's before and during workouts make any diff. soz. i experimented for ages. my 2 cents

**firsttimer22** · 01-24-2010, 01:11 AM

when doing them prior to a 45min first thing in the morning target hr cardio, how many grams should you digest??

**M302_Imola** · 01-25-2010, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by firsttimer22

when doing them prior to a 45min first thing in the morning target hr cardio, how many grams should you digest??

I would go w/ around 10g and also through in some cafeine too.

**edgarr** · 01-26-2010, 08:36 PM

Do you guys also take BCAA any other time besides workout? Some instructions say to take through out the day with meals.

**M302_Imola** · 01-27-2010, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by edgarr

Do you guys also take BCAA any other time besides workout? Some instructions say to take through out the day with meals.

I don't right now but I might give it a try during my upcoming PCT. I guess it can't hurt if you can afford it...might help retain some muscle during PCT or off cycle.

**CrazyHorse13** · 02-17-2010, 08:51 AM

HOw do you guys take 10g.....cause the BCAA products only give you like 8g max..do u just double the dosage or add more powder

**Frank1** · 02-17-2010, 09:19 AM

I use a mix of gluetamin and bcaa's before, during, and after a workout. I get pretty good results doing this. Occaisionally in the afternoon if I'm really hungry and it's not time for my next meal, I'll mix up a batch and sip on that until it's time to eat.