Protein Shakes

jebuz

hi guys,

looking for a bit of advice of these shakes. I do training (cardio/weights) 2-3times a week in the gym, and am thinking of using protein shakes to boost the muscle development. Ive looked at a few sites and they seem very expensive, are they worth it? how often should they be consumed? and where's the best place to buy them? sorry thats a lot of questions...

cheers.

DubNside

http://www.fitnessireland.ie/product_info.php/products_id/66

Maximuscle Cyclone.

yomchi

jebuz wrote:

hi guys,

looking for a bit of advice of these shakes. I do training (cardio/weights) 2-3times a week in the gym, and am thinking of using protein shakes to boost the muscle development. Ive looked at a few sites and they seem very expensive, are they worth it? how often should they be consumed? and where's the best place to buy them? sorry thats a lot of questions...

cheers.

If it's just a pure protein shake you're after there are plenty on the market. Im biased here but Pro-X is a good whey supplement, cheaper than most too. Optimum is also a good brand.

Im not a big fan of Maximuscle, it's tough on the system IMO. Probably the best marketed though.

DubNside

Everyone's diff, some brands will produce more "wind power" than others....

yomchi

DubNside wrote:

Everyone's diff, some brands will produce more "wind power" than others....

You said it!!! :eek:

Laguna

It'll be a moot point for what you're getting them for but they taste like ****.

Gillo

Someone recommend to me that I stop using a protein shake (Brand is Relfes, Instant Whey) and start using a weight gain.

Whats the difference?

I'm 5'6" slim, and have a despite been fairly defined I could be described as having a fairly light build.

Dragan

gillo wrote:

Someone recommend to me that I stop using a protein shake (Brand is Relfes, Instant Whey) and start using a weight gain.

Whats the difference?

I'm 5'6" slim, and have a despite been fairly defined I could be described as having a fairly light build.

A weight gain shake contains far more calories than a whey shake, thats really the basic difference.

The bad ones have those calories coming from sugar and bad fats.
The okay one have them coming from carbs like maltodextrin.
The best ones have them coming from carbs like heat activated barely and oats.

I suggest you post your diet, and your workouts and we work away from there. Taking supplements is a moot point if your diet is poor and your effort isn;t there in the gym.

yomchi

Dragan wrote:

A weight gain shake contains far more calories than a whey shake, thats really the basic difference.

The bad ones have those calories coming from sugar and bad fats.
The okay one have them coming from carbs like maltodextrin.
The best ones have them coming from carbs like heat activated barely and oats.

I suggest you post your diet, and your workouts and we work away from there. Taking supplements is a moot point if your diet is poor and your effort isn;t there in the gym.

Dragan,
In your opinion whats the best gainer on the market? I used to love Mammoth 2500, but its packed with sugar.

Dragan

Jon wrote:

Dragan,
In your opinion whats the best gainer on the market? I used to love Mammoth 2500, but its packed with sugar.

I used to love Mammoth too, it tasted like liquid caramel!!!! Then it made me even more fat so **** that!!!!

Mass X by Nutrition X or Reflex Nutrition Instant Mass.

Both quality products imo.

yomchi

Dragan wrote:

I used to love Mammoth too, it tasted like liquid caramel!!!! Then it made me even more fat so **** that!!!!

Mass X by Nutrition X or Reflex Nutrition Instant Mass.

Both quality products imo.

Cheers mate!

EPO_MAN

WWW.bodybuilding.com

I get a 4.5kg sack for 55dollers (makes about 100dollars with delivery) and teh quality is top notch 100% whey

Easygainer

I sell cyclone for €40, and whey (ON 100% whey) is €40 for 5lbs or €75 for 10lbs... Fitness Ireland = rip off.

Degsy

I like to mix a bit of Casilan 90 in with my whey shake,it delays the absorbtion rate and makes the whey go further as well.
If you're gonna buy from anywhere,get it from Easygainer..

yomchi

Degsy wrote:

I like to mix a bit of Casilan 90 in with my whey shake,it delays the absorbtion rate and makes the whey go further as well.
If you're gonna buy from anywhere,get it from Easygainer..

even if if I can get it cheaper somewhere else?

Degsy

Jon wrote:

even if if I can get it cheaper somewhere else?

In Dublin i feel thats unlikely.Oh yeah,and there's the issue of quality..bad supplements are a waste of money,some of them willmake you as fat as hell and then you'll have to start again.

LegacyUser

Jon wrote:

even if if I can get it cheaper somewhere else?

That's hard to believe...

Dragan

cheesedude wrote:

That's hard to believe...

Not really guys, while Easygainer does with out a doubt some great prices it's all about who you know at the end of the day.

Just because Jon can get stuff cheaper than that may not mean it is available to the general public or anything.:eek:

DubNside

Try Holland&Barrett(Natures Way), some really cheap whey products there!

Degsy

Or Tony Quinn's various outlets..cheap as chips and just as healthy!

Dragan

Degsy wrote:

Or Tony Quinn's various outlets..cheap as chips and just as healthy!

Not that is signature quote worthy!!!!

DubNside

Yea if ya dont mind Animal grade protein!

yomchi

Dragan wrote:

Not really guys, while Easygainer does with out a doubt some great prices it's all about who you know at the end of the day.

Just because Jon can get stuff cheaper than that may not mean it is available to the general public or anything.:eek:

Two friends of mine are in the process of setting up their own supplement shop. Two guys involved in nutrition and sports training most of their lives. They are of the people!

They've been working hard on deliverying good quality supplements with lower prices in mind.. however time will tell!

Degsy

Ooh,i love shadowy organisations!:D

Dragan

Degsy wrote:

Ooh,i love shadowy organisations!:D

Now i'm expecting to see the Foot Soldiers from Tennage Mutant Hero Tutles to come running through my office carrying tubs of Whey Isolate!!!

Degsy

Dragan wrote:

Now i'm expecting to see the Foot Soldiers from Tennage Mutant Hero Tutles to come running through my office carrying tubs of Whey Isolate!!!

CHEAP Whey Isolate!!Magicians and sorcerers!

yomchi

LOL seriously guys.. its not my place to announce things as its not my show. I know they hope to be open soon in Phibsboro - with parking outside!!

I'll keep you posted

Dragan

Jon wrote:

LOL seriously guys.. its not my place to announce things as its not my show. I know they hope to be open soon in Phibsboro - with parking outside!!

I'll keep you posted

Jon, judging by the circles you run in i have no doubt but that it is a quality enterprise!!!

yomchi

Dragan wrote:

Jon, judging by the circles you run in i have no doubt but that it is a quality enterprise!!!

Thats a free protein bar for you Dragan!

Dragan

Jon wrote:

Thats a free protein bar for you Dragan!

Score, thats catabolism staved off for another 2 and a half hours!!!

Nice one!!!

Degsy

Whereabouts in Phibsbro,bro?

yomchi

Degsy wrote:

Whereabouts in Phibsbro,bro?

Right opposite Ceasars Palace. Or just down from the old AIB bank on Doyles corner