Another whey question...

[Teufel_Hunden]

I do cardio after I lift weights. Should I consume my whey shake right after I finish weights (right before cardio) or should I just do my 45 min cardio and they drink my shake?

[matt77]

Well I usually drink some BCAAs before I do cardio. If you don't use BCAAs whey would be good to take before cardio and maybe even another after cardio depending on how long it will be before you eat a meal. Its also a good idea to consume some carbs after a workout too. Also depending on how intense your cardio session you may get an upset stomach if you drink a big shake before you start.

[Teufel_Hunden]

Appreciate it bro.

[FireGuy]

Go right to cardio, no need to consume anything.

[scorpion62]

Go right to cardio, no need to consume anything.

Right after your workout take your shake

[FireGuy]

Not if he is doing cardio after his workout.

[Eddie_m63]

Not if he is doing cardio after his workout.

I always take it right after my weights, before my cardio.

[FireGuy]

No need to do that, just go straight to your cardio. Your body is in a near perfect environment to burn fat after your workout. Adding some aerobic activity is all that is needed. Eating before hand serves no purpose.

[Teufel_Hunden]

No need to do that, just go straight to your cardio. Your body is in a near perfect environment to burn fat after your workout. Adding some aerobic activity is all that is needed. Eating before hand serves no purpose.

Thanks for all the advice.

[stevey_6t9]

you cant have your shake before your cardio after weights unless its BCAA's because your gut blood flow is reduced by 70% and cannot break down the proteins. Only BCAA's by themselves can bypass the gut and be absorbed directly.

[FireGuy]

you cant have your shake before your cardio after weights unless its BCAA's because your gut blood flow is reduced by 70% and cannot break down the proteins. Only BCAA's by themselves can bypass the gut and be absorbed directly.

Can you post where you got this info?

[IM708]

Can you post where you got this info?

x2

BCAAs have a very high affinity towards absorption but to simply say they are the only thing that can be absorbed during bouts of cardio is wrong. Whey protein is broken down extremely fast and when broken down into small peptides also are absorbed very effectively.

[FireGuy]

x2

BCAAs have a very high affinity towards absorption but to simply say they are the only thing that can be absorbed during bouts of cardio is wrong. Whey protein is broken down extremely fast and when broken down into small peptides also are absorbed very effectively.

That was my train of thought as well but I am always open to new info if someone has it.

[stevey_6t9]

Can you post where you got this info?

about BCAA's being absorbed directly in the blod stream with no digestion required??

[FireGuy]

about BCAA's being absorbed directly in the blod stream with no digestion required??

No, that "only" bcaa's have the ability to do this.

[scorpion62]

Not if he is doing cardio after his workout.

Why ? I thought that after your workout was the best time to take your supplements

[oak2429]

the only thing i might take is some BCAAs but i dont take anything. i couldnt imagine running right after drinking a protein shake

[Teufel_Hunden]

My biggest concern was the idea that you need to take in protein 30-60 min after your workout. If I go straight to cardio for 45 min then I am worried my muscles won't get the protein they need. Also it concerns me that without adequate protein right after the workout my cardio will burn up muscle. I suppose this is where a good pre-workout high in protein comes into play.

[FireGuy]

My biggest concern was the idea that you need to take in protein 30-60 min after your workout. If I go straight to cardio for 45 min then I am worried my muscles won't get the protein they need. Also it concerns me that without adequate protein right after the workout my cardio will burn up muscle. I suppose this is where a good pre-workout high in protein comes into play.

This has been brought up several times before. Your anabolic window is not going to slam shut within an hour after training. Hit the weights hard for 30-45 minutes, knock out your cardio, eat.

[BJJ]

Go right to cardio, no need to consume anything.

Not if he is doing cardio after his workout.

No need to do that, just go straight to your cardio. Your body is in a near perfect environment to burn fat after your workout. Adding some aerobic activity is all that is needed. Eating before hand serves no purpose.

Can you post where you got this info?

No, that "only" bcaa's have the ability to do this.

This has been brought up several times before. Your anabolic window is not going to slam shut within an hour after training. Hit the weights hard for 30-45 minutes, knock out your cardio, eat.

As more I was reading through the thread as more I could not avoid agreeing with your replies.
So, I await the answer too...

[Teufel_Hunden]

This has been brought up several times before. Your anabolic window is not going to slam shut within an hour after training. Hit the weights hard for 30-45 minutes, knock out your cardio, eat.

I agree it has been brought up so many times. Kinda beatin a dead horse, its just so many guys have different opinions. I assume it's probably different for everyone. Appreciate all of your input though, I can tell you know what you are talking about.