What have your effects been from a PWO shake?

[olotti]

I think it is time I start doing this I just never really bought into it before. What effects on your body have you seen from drinking a post workout shake with just protein, water, dextrose etc. I don't plan on using any creatine in mine at the moment. I would like to put on some mass so I'm wondering if this will help along with my diet which I have under control at the moment, 6 meals a day. thanks

[Tuna Fish]

Yes, a PWO shake will help a lot if you're trying to gain mass. Mixed as described would be perfect- don't put in any fats like peanut butter, etc. as you want rapid absorption after your workout.

Water, whey and dextrose makes a perfect PWO shake. Eat a "real" meal about an hour or two after the shake, though if mass is your goal.

[Lift2Live]

Ditto on Tuna. Getting that blood sugar back up after exercise is very important, along with the protein your body wants so badly after lifting.

[armorforsleep]

Originally Posted by Tuna Fish

Yes, a PWO shake will help a lot if you're trying to gain mass. Mixed as described would be perfect- don't put in any fats like peanut butter, etc. as you want rapid absorption after your workout.

Water, whey and dextrose makes a perfect PWO shake. Eat a "real" meal about an hour or two after the shake, though if mass is your goal.

took the words right out of mouth. actually i would add maltodextrin to the mix (increasing absorbtion rate of dextrose) and a bit of salt to replenish the sodium lost from sweat. If you're gonna ignore all that, however, just remember to avoid fat/fiber post workout!

[DaLinkWent]

I agree on the avoiding fat aspect but fiber?

[Jackal]

Originally Posted by DaLinkWent

I agree on the avoiding fat aspect but fiber?

Yeah.... first time I've heard that also.