07/03/2021
Intra-workout nutrition
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This is something I’ve added to my workouts for the last 9 months or so. This may be something that’s going to only add 1% to my training and recovery, but it’s something that I’m willing to add to gain that extra advantage. Remember, look after your pennies
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Currently I train fasted, so I personally have 50g of a highly digestible carbohydrate source (usually dextrose) and 30g of EAAs which contain electrolytes and a rehydration formula. Generally, a 2:1 ratio of carb:protein is probably ideal, maybe minimum 15-20g of carbs to see the benefits, but judge it based on your situation.
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These carb and protein sources should come from very basic sources, which allow for extremely fast digestion and absorption, getting it into the blood as fast as possible and helps aid recovery and allows for recovery to start ASAP.
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In theory, the consumption of carbs and protein during the workout will help reduce the risk of catabolism, increase energy, reduce fatigue, activates anabolic processes and quickly replenishes glycogen. Practically, it also is an easy way to increase calorie consumption during a mass phase and can give a decent placebo effect, both when massing and dietting, to think that you’re gaining this ‘extra energy’ when you drink it, potentially improving performance from a placebo standpoint.
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Anyone can use intra-workout shakes, but I’d particularly recommend them to those who are deep into a diet to reduce the risk of catabolism and anyone training for over 60-90 minutes. As mentioned, I also just think they are beneficial during a mass phase to further improve recovery and easily increase calorie consumption.
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Do you guys use intra-workouts? If so, what do you use and why?
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