protein shakes
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Oh i've tried eating in the morning, but it just can't be done as for doing anything before work apart from making coffee that wont be an easy task.
I just wanted something that would replace that 1 meal in my working day, but it's so confusing out there. Some people say Whey Protein does it all, others say meal supplemets are the one to use and i've just found True Whey on the myprotein site which looks like it could be good to give me the nutrients i need in the morning....
I just wanted something that would replace that 1 meal in my working day, but it's so confusing out there. Some people say Whey Protein does it all, others say meal supplemets are the one to use and i've just found True Whey on the myprotein site which looks like it could be good to give me the nutrients i need in the morning....
ybt1982 said:
Frankeh said:
I'd say go with the carbs+protein if I were you.
I understand the words but not what you mean....Could you elaborate?
http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/xl-nutrition...
The free shaker you get is awesome too.
Frankeh said:
This link you posted:
http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/xl-nutrition...
The free shaker you get is awesome too.
OK, thanks for the advice, i will give it a go in the mornings... as well as taking a lunch to work. This getting into shape thing is a bit of a hassle aint it http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/xl-nutrition...
The free shaker you get is awesome too.
ukwill said:
Ordinary_Chap said:
This is what I do, I use my own grip until its gone and then resort to straps to finish off deadlifts and other exercises.
My grip strength is pretty average and often holds me back but it is slowly improving. After the car accident I've really struggled with my grip and wrists. I also use wrist strapping which helps.
Me too. I do the same. When I get to about 5@110kg on the deads my grip is pretty much done. I put straps on and then I can keep pushing on upwards for a several more sets. I try to eek out a few more kgs raw every month or so. My grip strength is pretty average and often holds me back but it is slowly improving. After the car accident I've really struggled with my grip and wrists. I also use wrist strapping which helps.
Are those grip trainers any good?
I'm very good at low reps stuff but I'm busy doing 12-15 reps on most exercises and it destroys my grip after a couple of sets!
When I know I'm going to struggle for time to get down some food during the day for whatever reason, I blend dry oats until they are a powder and add a sizable amount of it to whey powder - fill half a shaker and it generally packs about 1500 calories. You can buy mass gainers that essentially do the same thing but I find this way to be generally cheaper and it contains complex carbs, whereas some of the commercial mass gainers use sugar to provide the carbs.
Clearly, it's not going to taste amazing but if you have vanilla or strawberry flavored protein powder it doesn't taste too bad, I find. It's also not possible to dilute it with enough water given the volume of the shaker, so it's often necessary to drink it in two goes. This said, it works well enough when you're pressed for time and might be worth considering if you're having difficulty getting enough calories in during the day for whatever reason.
Clearly, it's not going to taste amazing but if you have vanilla or strawberry flavored protein powder it doesn't taste too bad, I find. It's also not possible to dilute it with enough water given the volume of the shaker, so it's often necessary to drink it in two goes. This said, it works well enough when you're pressed for time and might be worth considering if you're having difficulty getting enough calories in during the day for whatever reason.
didelydoo said:
Regarding grip- I find it odd that people don't train this along with other areas- you're only as strong as your weakest link.
I agree with your point in a way, but I'm training to build muscle mass so have no reason to worry about my grip. I see no harm in using straps unless I was training to maybe enter lifting competitions where straps wouldn't be allowed.N88 said:
didelydoo said:
Regarding grip- I find it odd that people don't train this along with other areas- you're only as strong as your weakest link.
I agree with your point in a way, but I'm training to build muscle mass so have no reason to worry about my grip. I see no harm in using straps unless I was training to maybe enter lifting competitions where straps wouldn't be allowed.I don't use straps for deadlifts purely because my grip's good enough, but for stuff like BoR, what does it matter? There's not going to be a situation in real life where I have to bend over at a 45 degree angle and lift a 60KG one inch diameter bar to my bellybutton x 5.
Lets you concentrate more on activating the back muscles without the need to worry about grip.
True!B3njamin said:
When I know I'm going to struggle for time to get down some food during the day for whatever reason, I blend dry oats until they are a powder and add a sizable amount of it to whey powder - fill half a shaker and it generally packs about 1500 calories. You can buy mass gainers that essentially do the same thing but I find this way to be generally cheaper and it contains complex carbs, whereas some of the commercial mass gainers use sugar to provide the carbs.
Clearly, it's not going to taste amazing but if you have vanilla or strawberry flavored protein powder it doesn't taste too bad, I find. It's also not possible to dilute it with enough water given the volume of the shaker, so it's often necessary to drink it in two goes. This said, it works well enough when you're pressed for time and might be worth considering if you're having difficulty getting enough calories in during the day for whatever reason.
I do this sometimes and it can taste pretty nice. I normally use about 60 grams porridge oats blended with skimmed milk and a banana. I then pour it onto a shaker and add some unflavoured whey protein from MyProtien. Shake it up and drink Clearly, it's not going to taste amazing but if you have vanilla or strawberry flavored protein powder it doesn't taste too bad, I find. It's also not possible to dilute it with enough water given the volume of the shaker, so it's often necessary to drink it in two goes. This said, it works well enough when you're pressed for time and might be worth considering if you're having difficulty getting enough calories in during the day for whatever reason.
Basically tastes like a banana smoothy I sometimes make it the night before and stick it in the fridge ready for the morning or take it to work and keep in in the fridge there. Frankeh said:
I'm of the same thinking as N88. I'm not entering comps so really grips not all that important.
I don't use straps for deadlifts purely because my grip's good enough, but for stuff like BoR, what does it matter? There's not going to be a situation in real life where I have to bend over at a 45 degree angle and lift a 60KG one inch diameter bar to my bellybutton x 5.
Lets you concentrate more on activating the back muscles without the need to worry about grip.
I think straps should be saved for the really heavy weights. Untill then I personally prefer to no use straps. Also with both bent over row (if doing Pendlay rows) and deadlifts you can reset between each rep. I don't use straps for deadlifts purely because my grip's good enough, but for stuff like BoR, what does it matter? There's not going to be a situation in real life where I have to bend over at a 45 degree angle and lift a 60KG one inch diameter bar to my bellybutton x 5.
Lets you concentrate more on activating the back muscles without the need to worry about grip.
speedmachine said:
Frankeh said:
I'm of the same thinking as N88. I'm not entering comps so really grips not all that important.
I don't use straps for deadlifts purely because my grip's good enough, but for stuff like BoR, what does it matter? There's not going to be a situation in real life where I have to bend over at a 45 degree angle and lift a 60KG one inch diameter bar to my bellybutton x 5.
Lets you concentrate more on activating the back muscles without the need to worry about grip.
I think straps should be saved for the really heavy weights. Untill then I personally prefer to no use straps. Also with both bent over row (if doing Pendlay rows) and deadlifts you can reset between each rep. I don't use straps for deadlifts purely because my grip's good enough, but for stuff like BoR, what does it matter? There's not going to be a situation in real life where I have to bend over at a 45 degree angle and lift a 60KG one inch diameter bar to my bellybutton x 5.
Lets you concentrate more on activating the back muscles without the need to worry about grip.
didelydoo said:
Regarding grip- I find it odd that people don't train this along with other areas- you're only as strong as your weakest link.
some people have phenomenal strength in their grip naturally, no point in training what is already strong.Your weakest link should be focussed on though.
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