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Posted by becksA on September 15, 2004, at 11:54:20
I work out as much as I can keep myself motivated , usually 4 - 7 days per week...running plus lifting. I'm noticing improvement but lately I've found myself browsing all the different shakes, pills, and bars they have in the gym's store on the way out. How helpful really are these items? Are they worth it? If so, what are the best and what are they the best FOR? thanks so much.
Posted by Larry Hoover on September 15, 2004, at 14:27:10
In reply to Excercise - Protein Bars, Shakes, Pills, etc......, posted by becksA on September 15, 2004, at 11:54:20
> I work out as much as I can keep myself motivated , usually 4 - 7 days per week...running plus lifting. I'm noticing improvement but lately I've found myself browsing all the different shakes, pills, and bars they have in the gym's store on the way out. How helpful really are these items? Are they worth it? If so, what are the best and what are they the best FOR? thanks so much.
They're convenience foods, with a little cross-over into nutritional supps. Really depends on the product, and how much you value the convenience factor. Drinking a meal-replacement type shake would obviously be better than drinking a soda, but so would a piece of fruit and some cheese, or a light meal with some water. There's no simple answer because it's a personal realm decision.
Lar
Posted by becksA on September 15, 2004, at 14:38:24
In reply to Re: Excercise - Protein Bars, Shakes, Pills, etc...... » becksA, posted by Larry Hoover on September 15, 2004, at 14:27:10
I guess I was focusing more on the Protein supplements, where you take loads of protein in one form or another, about an hour before you workout...suppposedly it helps increase the amount of muscless mass that's built. Also energy bars or drinks that, I assume, allow you to run farther and harder to burn more calories that way.
Posted by Wildflower on September 15, 2004, at 21:36:16
In reply to Re: Excercise - Protein Bars, Shakes, Pills, etc......, posted by becksA on September 15, 2004, at 14:38:24
Your best bet is probably to stop into Vitamin World, GNC or some other similar shop. The employees are trained to help find a solution to fit your goals (bulking up, slimming down, etc.) They may try to sell you more than you need but start small and see if that helps.
I was on the protein shake and supplement kick for a while. It was explained to me that the protein bars are a convenience (as Larry said) but they are also high in calories. From personal experience I can tell you that they don't taste the greatest either and I've tried a ton of them.
Be careful with the workout drinks. Most contain high levels of caffiene and sugar. This extra energy boost allows you to workout harder but it can be very dangerous to your heart.
Posted by mattw84 on September 18, 2004, at 21:51:10
In reply to Excercise - Protein Bars, Shakes, Pills, etc......, posted by becksA on September 15, 2004, at 11:54:20
I have found a select few to be helpful. Supposedly they all have some purpose, but there is a lot of BS products out there.. IMO..
I use Creatine Monohydrate, and Soy Isolate Protien Powder; I buy both from GNC. I use them to increase my lifting performance, as well as to gain weight. When I first started using these I gained about 15 pounds within the first month. The benefits have tapered off somewhat, but I still am slowing increasing my weight, reps, and running distance. I suspect the protien and Creatine are still helping, but nothing like the initial gains you get. I have heard some stuff about 'cycling' these specific supplements to increase gains, but for now I am fairly satisfied. Good luck!
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