Protein supplements?
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Hi guys
Newbie question here, im tempted to try some protein supplements into my daily intake as i currently do pyramid workouts and am getting some pretty good gains i would say, 3 months and ive doubled what i can bench wahoo. Ive heard a few basic rules and didn't know if this was accurate.
1. Powders are better then tablets?
2. You need 100% whey protein?
3. You need 1g of protein for every lb of body weight?
Any tips of what types to try? Ive heard Maxi Muscle Pro max is good but are there any alternatives?
Sorry all hear say what i have heard and i thought i would ask on here for some tips.
Newbie question here, im tempted to try some protein supplements into my daily intake as i currently do pyramid workouts and am getting some pretty good gains i would say, 3 months and ive doubled what i can bench wahoo. Ive heard a few basic rules and didn't know if this was accurate.
1. Powders are better then tablets?
2. You need 100% whey protein?
3. You need 1g of protein for every lb of body weight?
Any tips of what types to try? Ive heard Maxi Muscle Pro max is good but are there any alternatives?
Sorry all hear say what i have heard and i thought i would ask on here for some tips.
Edited by Shinobi on Monday 23 November 12:15
Depending on what results you are after there are several products that could be recommended. If it's a general growth / recovery / power supplement you need then I would recommend a product called TTP by NRGfuel (I think? It's been a while...) - it is a combination of protein, creatine and other essential muscle-building / recovery supplements (i.e. aminos / glutamine etc).
It's slightly more expensive (and the taste isn't all that) but the results (for me anyway) were excellent - my 10-rep max jumped 30% over the course of a month.
HTH
BF
It's slightly more expensive (and the taste isn't all that) but the results (for me anyway) were excellent - my 10-rep max jumped 30% over the course of a month.
HTH
BF
[quote=Shinobi]Hi guys
Newbie question here, im tempted to try some protein supplements into my daily intake as i currently do pyramid workouts and am getting some pretty good gains i would say, 3 months and ive doubled what i can bench wahoo. Ive heard a few basic rules and didn't know if this was accurate.
1. Powders are better then tablets?
2. You need 100% whey protein?
3. You need 1g of protein for every lb of body weight?
Any tips of what types to try? Ive heard Maxi Muscle Pro max is good but are there any alternatives?
quote]
1) Tuna is better than powder!
2) Whey protein is generally of a higher quality (IIRC) and is low in lactose, which is a good thing if you're lactose intolerant like me!
3) Approx. 0.75 - 1g per lb of bodyweight is a good guide, but carbohydrates are just as important, and your carb intake should be approx. double your protein intake.
As always, make the adjustments slowly and gradually increase your intake until you reach the level at which you function best.
Maximuscle are good: tasty, but expensive. There are a million and one other nutrition companies out there. Personally, I use myprotein.co.uk: cheap, tasty and they deliver quickly!
Remember though: it's almost always better to get your nutrition from natural sources, not packets of dried stuff...
NB: If you're hungry you're not eating enough!
Best,
Animal
Newbie question here, im tempted to try some protein supplements into my daily intake as i currently do pyramid workouts and am getting some pretty good gains i would say, 3 months and ive doubled what i can bench wahoo. Ive heard a few basic rules and didn't know if this was accurate.
1. Powders are better then tablets?
2. You need 100% whey protein?
3. You need 1g of protein for every lb of body weight?
Any tips of what types to try? Ive heard Maxi Muscle Pro max is good but are there any alternatives?
quote]
1) Tuna is better than powder!
2) Whey protein is generally of a higher quality (IIRC) and is low in lactose, which is a good thing if you're lactose intolerant like me!
3) Approx. 0.75 - 1g per lb of bodyweight is a good guide, but carbohydrates are just as important, and your carb intake should be approx. double your protein intake.
As always, make the adjustments slowly and gradually increase your intake until you reach the level at which you function best.
Maximuscle are good: tasty, but expensive. There are a million and one other nutrition companies out there. Personally, I use myprotein.co.uk: cheap, tasty and they deliver quickly!
Remember though: it's almost always better to get your nutrition from natural sources, not packets of dried stuff...
NB: If you're hungry you're not eating enough!
Best,
Animal
http://monstersupplements.com/store/p/782/1/PhD-Nu...
This is by far the best IMHO.....Ive been training for 10 years and have tried pretty much everything on the market..
PHD I have found is up there with the best, no bloat, Choc mint is too die for and its nicer with water than milk which is a big bonus if you are carb sense!
Give it ago, im sure with the right diet it will work for you!
Oh by the way, i am in no way linked to monster or PHD
This is by far the best IMHO.....Ive been training for 10 years and have tried pretty much everything on the market..
PHD I have found is up there with the best, no bloat, Choc mint is too die for and its nicer with water than milk which is a big bonus if you are carb sense!
Give it ago, im sure with the right diet it will work for you!
Oh by the way, i am in no way linked to monster or PHD
As said before Maximuscle is expensive, but widely available. I started with Maxi-Muscle Cyclone.
PhD tastes great, the ISO-7 is (IMHO) not as good as Cyclone.
I've just started buying from myprotein.co.uk
Taste's nowhere as good as PhD, but then there's not a load of Dextrose in it (I am going to add some) and CEE is the foulest tasting substance known. But it is cheap and very good quality, and therefore good value for money.
PhD tastes great, the ISO-7 is (IMHO) not as good as Cyclone.
I've just started buying from myprotein.co.uk
Taste's nowhere as good as PhD, but then there's not a load of Dextrose in it (I am going to add some) and CEE is the foulest tasting substance known. But it is cheap and very good quality, and therefore good value for money.
Whey = Fast release. Best for immediately after training or first thing in the morning pre-cardio.
Casein = Slow release. Best for last 'meal' of the day, pre-bed, for release during the night.
Blend = Exactly that. A mix of wheys and caseinates to provide both a fast and slow release of protein into the system. Best taken in place of a meal during the day.
POW! Thats what you need to know.
Casein = Slow release. Best for last 'meal' of the day, pre-bed, for release during the night.
Blend = Exactly that. A mix of wheys and caseinates to provide both a fast and slow release of protein into the system. Best taken in place of a meal during the day.
POW! Thats what you need to know.
I've been looking around and have tried most of them and for the most part they are a much of muchness.
However Muscle milk is something else when it comes to taste! Damn it's like drinking milkshakes, I love the cookies and cream one.
I can see why this is one of the biggest selling protien drinks in America.
However Muscle milk is something else when it comes to taste! Damn it's like drinking milkshakes, I love the cookies and cream one.
I can see why this is one of the biggest selling protien drinks in America.
Be careful of any supplements that contain creatine, as it can be damaging to your kidneys if taken consistently for long periods of time.
Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
topless_mx5 said:
Be careful of any supplements that contain creatine, as it can be damaging to your kidneys if taken consistently for long periods of time.
The long term effects of creatine supplementation are unknown at the moment. Certainly in the short term there has been no major side effects but there hasn't been any studies yet on prolonged long term usage.Like anything though its about applying common sense, once you reach a certain level of creatine in your body you cannot use the additional so it is wasted. Which is why they usually recommend cycling for 8 week or so, when you come off it there is more than enough residual for your creatine levels to stay high until the next cycle.
Edited by bales on Friday 27th November 13:37
topless_mx5 said:
Be careful of any supplements that contain creatine, as it can be damaging to your kidneys if taken consistently for long periods of time.
Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
2g per lb? Ive read alot of places that says 1g but none that say 2g. Any reason for 2g per lb? Sorry new to all this and need to learn before i make mistakes.Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
Shinobi said:
topless_mx5 said:
Be careful of any supplements that contain creatine, as it can be damaging to your kidneys if taken consistently for long periods of time.
Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
2g per lb? Ive read alot of places that says 1g but none that say 2g. Any reason for 2g per lb? Sorry new to all this and need to learn before i make mistakes.Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
I really wouldn't bother with all that s
te unless you become a body builder, you can become very strong and have a good physique without needing to spend through the nose on expensive products that have no benefit to you.Shinobi said:
topless_mx5 said:
Be careful of any supplements that contain creatine, as it can be damaging to your kidneys if taken consistently for long periods of time.
Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
2g per lb? Ive read alot of places that says 1g but none that say 2g. Any reason for 2g per lb? Sorry new to all this and need to learn before i make mistakes.Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
However upping it too two isn't a bad idea if you're trying to gain.
bales said:
Shinobi said:
topless_mx5 said:
Be careful of any supplements that contain creatine, as it can be damaging to your kidneys if taken consistently for long periods of time.
Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
2g per lb? Ive read alot of places that says 1g but none that say 2g. Any reason for 2g per lb? Sorry new to all this and need to learn before i make mistakes.Maximuscle is very overpriced and there is much better stuff out there. I use myprotein.co.uk and buy the True Whey stuff. It has all your essential amino acids in too.
As a general rule, if you are lifting heavy weights you should have near 2g of protein per lb of weight per day.
I really wouldn't bother with all that s
te unless you become a body builder, you can become very strong and have a good physique without needing to spend through the nose on expensive products that have no benefit to you.Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff