Going to the gym is like a korean MMORPG

Just started taking a new preworkout supplement, my face tingles.

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Just started taking a new preworkout supplement, my face tingles.

Sounds like drugs to me. What's it called and where do I get it? I love me some chemical experimentation.

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Then after:

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Oh yes, you remind me I wanted to ask about this. I see several guys having a shake immediately after workout.

How does it work?

I thought you would drink either before or after :$

Either before or after is good, the point is to supply protein to the muscles as soon as possible after a workout to maximize gains. You'd usually take creatine or a small amount of carbs before the workout then finish with a shake for optimal gains.

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Either before or after is good, the point is to supply protein to the muscles as soon as possible after a workout to maximize gains. You'd usually take creatine or a small amount of carbs before the workout then finish with a shake for optimal gains.

As soon as you finish your wourkout you should take some carbs (like fruit) and about 30-60 min after take that protein shake, and after that a big fucking dinner

as for preworkout IMO it's a waste of money, just drink strong coffe if you need a boost

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As for protein powder I use whey protein concentrate, and to be honest as Dux posted Gold Standard Is great but fucking cost a lot

Nutrient timing is a huge source of debate -- some people swear by it but others have gotten results by just sticking to their macros and eating things whenever it fits their schedule. I personally still use the 30 min PWO window for whey intake, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter. I usually also eat PWO not necessarily because someone preached to me it was a good idea, but because I'm really hungry. Creatine can be taken whenever. Timing on that isn't really relevant.

Pre-workouts are up to you. I used some for a while but eventually you have to cycle off so your body returns to some level of normalcy before you go back on it again. When I took pre I felt great, but when I cycled off I felt terrible and weak, so I just stopped taking them altogether and relied on nutrition and rest for getting ready to lift. But to each his own.

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Nutrient timing is a huge source of debate -- some people swear by it but others have gotten results by just sticking to their macros and eating things whenever it fits their schedule.

This

I've heard that taking vitamin C after a workout is bad because it blocks gains from the increased insulin sensitivity. Because of this I've been trying not to eat vitamin C until 30 mins after my workouts because of this. Anyone else heard about this?

Anyways I'm now down 30lb since Jan 3rd 2014. I was initially trying to lose 60 (250 -> 190) but then realized 190 might be too skinny for me. So the new goal is 210 with little extra fat.

Sounds like a load of balls to me. The whole "intake this after x amount of time" is rubbish in my opinion.

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This thread.

Dux made me come here. So I'll follow this topic, watch and learn. No gym membership for me, no weighing, no measuring, nothing like that. I've got a hometrainer here and I'll pick up on eating tips here as well. Let's start with that.

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This thread.

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Dux made me come here. So I'll follow this topic, watch and learn. No gym membership for me, no weighing, no measuring, nothing like that. I've got a hometrainer here and I'll pick up on eating tips here as well. Let's start with that.

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All this "gain" means mass one would want to gain, right?

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as for preworkout IMO it's a waste of money, just drink strong coffe if you need a boost

The trainer that did our assessment investigated the quantity of caffeine cups we have in a day, remarking that the more caffeine, the more thirsty you get... so I think it's much better to avoid such thing.I drink no more than 3 caffeine teas in a day, but it's usually 1-2 per day.

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Yeah, I know, already feels like.....

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True story bro !

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ahahahahhahahah

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Holy fuck

Does anybody know if consuming alcohol can increase sweating (during the activity)?

A couple weeks ago I noticed I was sweating more than usual and the night before I had 2-3 glasses of (white) wine.

Last night I also had several drinks (wine+rum & coke) and I woke up in bed completely wet I had to put a towel in my bed :-|