POST WORKOUT SHAKE

I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on Nitrocore 24 post workout vs. 100 Whey. I am currently mixing glycomaize w/ whey (2:1) post workout and a buddy suggested changing it up. Whey has obvious benefits post workout due to quicker digestion but how about the protein blend in nitrocore?

Thanks for the help
JR

Check out past threads about this topic. Its been talked about a few times.

There's nothing wrong with the 24 post workout, but its not the most ideal time to take it. The whey gets absorbed allot quicker and is put to use faster than the 24 would. Check out 2:1:1 for post workout

http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/211-recovery-p-252.html

Good post bogey! I agree..

Is 211 post workwork better than After Max?

I agree with Bogey that post workout is not the ideal time for Nitrocore. 2:1:1 Recovery is a better option, but there is also nothing wrong with what you are currently doing...I have been doing my own blend of waxy maize and whey on a 2:1 basis also and it works just fine.

Blackhawk, I prefer the 2:1:1 to AfterMax. The only thing AfterMax seems to have going for it is that it contains creatine. Frankly, I want to mix my own creatine in there so I know exactly how much I am getting.

do you add L-Glutamine and the other amino acids or are those not as important as the 211 recovery plus creatine.

Tx

They are very much important! U can take the 211 wich has basically everything in it allready n just add creatine, or you can make ur own by adding the "goodies you like"...I had great results use'n plain old waximaize, cellmass, bcaa's and added glutamine post workout, then 1/2 hr later have'n 2 servings of whey protein, then 45 min's later a complete meal.

2 scoops of whey, 1 scoop of casein, creatine, glutamine is my shake.

I'm with Biggie re 2 scoops of whey and 1 scoop of casein + creatine however I take my creatine just after weights before cardio then I take my protein shake + either a large apple or half litre of gatorade for my card in take....

Study after study shows that whey protein is best after a workout why go another route? Bottom line is if Nitrocore 24 works for you post workout I would not change it.

I have also heard that a mix of protein sources is beneficial after a workout I think it comes down to what you believe in instead of science.

For carb source after workout I am loving the two tablespoons of manuka honey hehehe.

Glycomaize and 100% Whey or 2:1:1 Recovery works just fine, it's pretty much your preference.

to what gizmonel said^^

so 2:1:1 sounds great for post workout...then again whey sounds the most important after a workout... lol since 2:1:1 is a mix, do we all think it has enough whey in it for a good post workout shake? just a random thought

One word - yes

2:1:1 was designed specifically for postwork - bottom line

thanks bogey! Thats what I thought just wanted to make sure lol

1 serving procomplex + 5g creatine + glutamine= my shake

2 servings of ON 100% Whey, one egg, and 2-3g of glutamine.

Another type no one has mentioned is hydrolyzed whey (I'm not sure if 2:1:1 contains hydro whey.) I use a mix of 1) hydrolyzed whey 2) waximaize 3) creatine 4) glutamine.

Hydrolyzed (basically "pre-digested") whey is supposed to be even faster than standard whey protein. Now, I am not a bio-chemist or nutrition expert, or anything else that would qualify me to conclusively say that hydro is better - but I've found it to be a good choice for me. The downside is that it tastes nasty. (Not sure if anyone has tried Myozene - but the early version tasted like puke. Seriously!)

Also, regarding AfterMax - I used it for a good part of my mass cycle last year and it was ok. One of the few ON products I didn't really care for.

Bottom line, if you're using standard whey and/or hydrolyzed whey along with waximaize and glutamine, you've got a killer post-workout combo.

i honestly think Hydro whey is better then regular whey in all cases. hands down. if u can afford it, buy it.