Do you use a pre workout supplement?

Beyl689
on 9/16/13 12:18 am - Gonzales, LA
RNY on 07/11/13

Just wondering if anyone uses any supplement to give them a pick me up during workouts 

            

 

    

kinny09
on 9/16/13 12:20 am, edited 9/16/13 12:20 am - New York, NY
RNY on 06/11/13

Not during, but my trainer always make sure I eat something protein heavy before my workout, and within 30mins after my workouts. I usually have a 1-egg omelet with cheese before or a protein shake, and after will have a protein snack, usually dry roasted edamame. During my workouts I drink water or a Sobe Lifewater, etc. I always have coffee in the morning as well just to perk up a bit. But doing the protein before and after is the best thing you can do.

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Sarahakers11
on 9/16/13 3:07 am - Culpeper, VA
RNY on 06/04/13 with

Yeah I also make sure I have a protein shake after I workout.  I often eat something heavy protein or have a shake within an hour or two before my workout 

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Day_dream_believer
on 9/16/13 3:24 am

Not really.  I have a protein shake for breakfast which I usually drink on my way to the gym.  I do one hour of cardio and then 1 hour of weights or strength training.  Afterwards I usually have my morning snack or early lunch depending on the time.  I still do protein first on all snacks/meals.  According to my trainer, if you have done heavy weights than you can do a protein shake afterwards, but it is important to do it within an hour for the best benefit.  Carbs should be before a workout, but I don't do well with carbs.

IMO, it really depends on how intense your workout is.  If I were training for a marathon I would do things differently.  I am also much farther out than you and can eat more at one time.  I don't want to waste extra calories by snacking during my workout.  I have never added extra calories to account for my workouts.  It is important to make sure you have eaten a decent meal/snack before you workout.  (with in an hour or so.)  It is not good to go into a workout without proper fuel.  

        
Nell R.
on 9/16/13 4:35 am - Hewitt, TX

15-30 minutes before I go to boot camp I take muscle fuel. 


 

nfarris79
on 9/16/13 6:48 am - Germantown, MD

Before long runs (>1 hr), I eat breakfast: anything from just a protein shake to greek yogurt or eggs and within 30 min of running I have another protein shake for recovery. I usually drink a cup of coffee 2 hrs before running - both for the extra energy and for the *ahem* potty-related side effects.... Nothing worse than running with a full colon..

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