Comments on: Post-Workout Carbs – Crucial or Counter-Productive? http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/ Muscle Growth / Hypertrophy, Free Muscle Building Workouts Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:18:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The NEW Bodybuilding Diet - G.L.A.D. | MuscleHack http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-42075 The NEW Bodybuilding Diet - G.L.A.D. | MuscleHack Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:24:08 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-42075 [...] far as Post-Workout Carbs are concerned, research suggests that they do nothing to increase protein synthesis beyond that which protein can do by itself. However, if you are determined to chug some glucose after a workout, don’t count it towards [...] [...] far as Post-Workout Carbs are concerned, research suggests that they do nothing to increase protein synthesis beyond that which protein can do by itself. However, if you are determined to chug some glucose after a workout, don’t count it towards [...]

]]> By: troy http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-35432 troy Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:08:42 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-35432 were you a skinny guy who wanted to build muscle? or an out-of-shape fat guy who lost weight AND built muscle at the same time. do you have "before" pictures? were you a skinny guy who wanted to build muscle? or an out-of-shape fat guy who lost weight AND built muscle at the same time. do you have “before” pictures?

]]> By: Karan http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-31363 Karan Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:38:03 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-31363 Hey Mark, This looks and sounds great. But what ensures that without carbs throughout the week, that there will be enough energy? I'm a vegetarian on top of that so I am not sure how good MANS will be for me Hey Mark,

This looks and sounds great. But what ensures that without carbs throughout the week, that there will be enough energy? I’m a vegetarian on top of that so I am not sure how good MANS will be for me

]]> By: Keto Conundrum http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-26498 Keto Conundrum Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:46:19 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-26498 [...] not at all catabolic. With that said here is a nice article that shows if PWO carbs are necessary. Post-Workout Carbs - Crucial or Counter-Productive? | MuscleHack This site is kind cool its for the low carb [...] [...] not at all catabolic. With that said here is a nice article that shows if PWO carbs are necessary. Post-Workout Carbs – Crucial or Counter-Productive? | MuscleHack This site is kind cool its for the low carb [...]

]]> By: Alex http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-24603 Alex Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:39:23 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-24603 "In 2001, Folch N. Peronnet F, Massicotte D Dulcos M, Lavoie C, and Hillaire-Marcel C. (9) showed that proficient consumption of carbohydrate sources post-workout can actually increase fat-burning and simultaneously increase recovery rates. " There's quite a few more studies similar to this out their, but saying that carbohydrate consumption post workout will dramatically decrease fat oxidation is a statement based on little factual evidence. “In 2001, Folch N. Peronnet F, Massicotte D Dulcos M, Lavoie C, and Hillaire-Marcel C. (9) showed that proficient consumption of carbohydrate sources post-workout can actually increase fat-burning and simultaneously increase recovery rates. ”
There’s quite a few more studies similar to this out their, but saying that carbohydrate consumption post workout will dramatically decrease fat oxidation is a statement based on little factual evidence.

]]> By: Chas http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-7609 Chas Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:13:56 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-7609 Mark, In regards to Post workout Carbs on Friday which would be the day to start the Carb up period. How long after the workout should I wait to start the carb up period? Mark,
In regards to Post workout Carbs on Friday which would be the day to start the Carb up period. How long after the workout should I wait to start the carb up period?

]]> By: Best Bodybuilding Diet Plan Revealed! | MuscleHack http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-6120 Best Bodybuilding Diet Plan Revealed! | MuscleHack Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:39:02 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-6120 [...] Some of you may be wondering about post-workout carbs. With this dietary approach, they are not needed and may actually be counter-productive. For a full break down of why this is the case, please read my article ‘Post-Workout Carbs - Crucial or Counter-Productive?‘ [...] [...] Some of you may be wondering about post-workout carbs. With this dietary approach, they are not needed and may actually be counter-productive. For a full break down of why this is the case, please read my article ‘Post-Workout Carbs – Crucial or Counter-Productive?‘ [...]

]]> By: Nozza http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5979 Nozza Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:37:36 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5979 Since the study, as described, has no control group NOT taking post-workout protein. How does the author come to the conclusion that specific post-workout protein aids muscle synthesis? Since the study, as described, has no control group NOT taking post-workout protein. How does the author come to the conclusion that specific post-workout protein aids muscle synthesis?

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5890 Mark McManus Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:48:21 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5890 Adam, yes. Suit yourself on this, it's completely up to what works best for you. Mark Adam, yes. Suit yourself on this, it’s completely up to what works best for you.
Mark

]]> By: How to Build Muscle with Post Workout Nutrition | MuscleHack http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5746 How to Build Muscle with Post Workout Nutrition | MuscleHack Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:54:29 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5746 [...] for fat-adapted bodybuilders, ditch carbs altogether from your post-workout anabolic [...] [...] for fat-adapted bodybuilders, ditch carbs altogether from your post-workout anabolic [...]

]]> By: Which Is The Best Whey Protein Supplement? | MuscleHack http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5623 Which Is The Best Whey Protein Supplement? | MuscleHack Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:27:50 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5623 [...] a great bonus with this product. As you know, I recommend 5 grams of L-Glutamine in your post-workout shake. In every serving of Zero-Carb Isopure you get 4.6 grams of L-Glutamine along with your 50 grams of [...] [...] a great bonus with this product. As you know, I recommend 5 grams of L-Glutamine in your post-workout shake. In every serving of Zero-Carb Isopure you get 4.6 grams of L-Glutamine along with your 50 grams of [...]

]]> By: Adam http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5571 Adam Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:48:54 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5571 So final decision is to ditch the workout carbs? And also, should I shift around my meal plan so that the carbs are still split 50/50 for before/after the workout? So final decision is to ditch the workout carbs? And also, should I shift around my meal plan so that the carbs are still split 50/50 for before/after the workout?

]]> By: Dusty http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5569 Dusty Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:16:24 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5569 I have also read a study that showed regular whey protein alone, post workout, has been proven to be more effective than whey protein with sucrose or dextrose added. I dropped PWO carbs a while ago. I feel better since I've stopped taking them PWO as well. Dusty I have also read a study that showed regular whey protein alone, post workout, has been proven to be more effective than whey protein with sucrose or dextrose added. I dropped PWO carbs a while ago. I feel better since I’ve stopped taking them PWO as well.

Dusty

]]> By: Gazo http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5568 Gazo Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:17:06 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5568 Ill have one now then thanks Mark keep up the brilliant work. Gazo Ill have one now then thanks Mark keep up the brilliant work.
Gazo

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5567 Mark McManus Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:10:52 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5567 Yes a post-workout shake starts the repair process straight away Gazo. Mark Yes a post-workout shake starts the repair process straight away Gazo.
Mark

]]> By: Gazo http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5564 Gazo Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:04:24 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5564 Hi mark Will a post work out help repair muscle if requird because my body is feeling rather shredded :). I dont want to miss a training session because secondary muscles are still sore I been eating heaps of fish, meat cheese not so much eggs cooked but I blitz a couple in a blender with a shake in the morning things like that, but i feel my body still needs more so any advise would be great cheers mate. Gazo Hi mark
Will a post work out help repair muscle if requird because my body is feeling rather shredded :) . I dont want to miss a training session because secondary muscles are still sore I been eating heaps of fish, meat cheese not so much eggs cooked but I blitz a couple in a blender with a shake in the morning things like that, but i feel my body still needs more so any advise would be great cheers mate.
Gazo

]]> By: Mark McManus http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5562 Mark McManus Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:05:56 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5562 Hi Justin. This is based on the fact that insulin aids the transport of creatine into skeletal muscle. Actually, whey protein and/or amino acids can perform this job well enough on their own without the carbs. Because of the impact whey can have on insulin, I keep my shakes to 1 per day (post-workout) with the odd exception of a pre-workout shake from time to time. It is actually preferable to use whey as the means of increasing insulin at this time as the carbs would reduce growth hormone and IGF-1 levels, whereas protein actually works to increase these at the same time as elevating protein synthesis. You therefore get a more pronounced anabolic effect with the protein and creatine combo. Hope that helps, Mark Hi Justin.
This is based on the fact that insulin aids the transport of creatine into skeletal muscle.
Actually, whey protein and/or amino acids can perform this job well enough on their own without the carbs. Because of the impact whey can have on insulin, I keep my shakes to 1 per day (post-workout) with the odd exception of a pre-workout shake from time to time.
It is actually preferable to use whey as the means of increasing insulin at this time as the carbs would reduce growth hormone and IGF-1 levels, whereas protein actually works to increase these at the same time as elevating protein synthesis. You therefore get a more pronounced anabolic effect with the protein and creatine combo.
Hope that helps,
Mark

]]> By: justin http://www.musclehack.com/post-workout-carbs-crucial-or-counter-productive/#comment-5561 justin Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:37:10 +0000 http://www.musclehack.com/?p=311#comment-5561 Mark, From what I've read, using post-workout carbs greatly increases the effectiveness of creatine monohydrate as a post-workout supplement. What are your thoughts on this? Mark,

From what I’ve read, using post-workout carbs greatly increases the effectiveness of creatine monohydrate as a post-workout supplement. What are your thoughts on this?

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