zedf

Just after some info really been going to the gym for a while now and i have heard quite abit about protein shakes which people take to help the recover after a workout and it help muscle build.

I have been working out for a while will the protein shake also help tone the body and help loose some excess fat aswell.

Also the protein shakes mix with water or milk which would be better.

Thanx for any help.

EddScott

However, I'm never EVER google searching "beefcake" without google filter on again.

EVER!

eggy790

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they help your muscle recovery, and assist in getting the correct food in your diet. so your muscles can grow bag bigger and stronger..

{note. make sure you give your body sometime to recover and heal if your weight training, people get carried away and cause more damage in long run, listen to your body!}

make sure your diet is spot on and you'll notice a better toned body and a lower body far.

check out myprotein.co.uk - The Leading Online Manufacturer & Supplier of Sports and Nutritional Supplements

you can search products by goals..

i currently use there

ultra fine scottish oats
instant whey
and instant milk protein

buy in bulks and mix the 3 together to make a decent shake..

i have my shakes with water as im lactose tolerant, ill be on toilet 5mins later if i have it with milk, try it, see what works for you

also someone told me this is good for muscle recovery recently, havnt tried it out yet.

DRibose

anybody on here tried it?

eggy790

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lol at eddscot

zedf

I was after a months supply just to try it and see the effect because i hae heard there are better gains with and its different for each person.

So would 1kg be enough supply for a month??

bobsru

try these guys.....Bodybuilding Clothes, Body Building Supplements, Protein, Gym Clothing and Sports Nutrition the build and recover is amazing, tastes like a proper shake when mixed with milk.
eat 6 meals a day and have the shakes and you will bulk up in no time

kingofturds

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Musletech products, like steroids on steroids



If you are bulking and looking to add muscle you will need around 1.5g of protein per lb lbm.

Ignore the overpriced crap myprotein do 4.5 kgs for £24.99 (or they did)

Matteeboy

I found just eating properly with the odd extra dose of protein (home made raw egg whites, milk, sugar) did the trick along as you work out like a nutter.

Me and mates got all the powders - very little results. Then I stepped up my routine, my appetite went mental, I ate fairly sensibly (in huge quantities) and put on three stone in 18 months.

I think too many get too fixated on diet and forget the working out bit.

STi wanna Subaru

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Impact whey protein - Protein powders | myprotein.co.uk

warrenm2

I've just cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats and thought I would use the high muscle protein powder from Boots. It definitely made a difference, tops of the thighs grew noticeably within a week, and the day after I ran out of it, the cycling seemed a fair bit harder, I didnt have the effortless reserves of energy to do the steep hills like I did before.

Boots Sport Nutrition Body Build High Protein Drink Mix Chocolate Flavour 700g

Matteeboy

Blimey - impressive effort warrenm2!! Nicely done!

warrenm2

Thanks - to be fair though, it depends on two things, how long you take to do it and the amount of training you do for it. We did it in 14 days which is about 75 miles per day, so within the reach of most people if they prepare. (Met some people setting off from JoG who were doing it in 9). I did about 2 months of training beforehand and found it prepared me well for it. The actual ride went better than I thought it would, so I guess the preparation work paid off.

Good weather too, only one day of rain!

And to answer the OP questions, I mixed with milk, it tastes much better and you get extra protein, with water it tastes crap. The exercise is supposed to tone the body, no pain, no gain dude!

zedf

Also what times are best to take the protein shakes before a workout or after workout and how many times a day etc?

GlesgaKiss

If I recall correctly it's around 60-90 minutes after a workout. The body is crying out for nutrition at this point, especially if you've been lifting heavy weights!

New_scooby_04

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First thing to note is that there are no magic formulas. So forget anything that claims to be able to turn someone from a bloater to Arnie in 4 weeks!

If muscle gain is your goal, you have to get the basics right first - what body builders refer to as the triangle: Nutrition, Exercise and Rest. Things like protein supplements are exactly that, supplements, not substitutes for a good diet. I think dietitians would suggest about 2g of protein per KG of body weight for muscle gain, but it is critical that your workout regime is correct and you allow your body to recover between workouts.

Of the products I've tried, these ones have been by far the best. Credit to Telboy for the recommendation.

Multipower

Good luck!

Leslie

Can you be sure that all these patent additives etc. are not bad for you in the long run?

Les