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Intra drinks?

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redfacebigdisgrace · 02/11/2023 08:01

What do others drink? I’ve just been taking my protein shake in but everyone else seems to drink something else. Creatine? Would be interested to hear. Thanks!

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RayKray · 02/11/2023 08:41

Into the gym? I just drink water. I have creatine in the protein shake I have after. Some people drink pre workout but I just run on pure excitement

redfacebigdisgrace · 02/11/2023 10:37

Hi yes @RayKray thanks! I was thinking of creatine but was interested in what other do. I’ve not taken creatine before. Do you find it helps?

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RayKray · 02/11/2023 19:05

I've no way of knowing really as I'd need a control me to test against, but the research evidence is good. It's just meant to help you eek out a few more reps.

BedZwift · 07/11/2023 06:57

I have an electrolyte tablet and BCAAs in my gym drink. There’s various studies about the benefits of having BCAAs during a workout.
I take my creatine at another time of the day, in tablet form.

FarEast · 07/11/2023 07:22

I've started to take creatine. I just put it in my ordinary water bottle, so my first 750 ml of the day has the creatine. Like @RayKray I haven't really charted whether it's helping or not, but all the evidence seems to suggest it will, and that it does no harm.

I don't use a pre-workout - I just eat eggs and tomatoes and spinach for breakfast, about 2 hours before a training session, and have a high protein lunch afterwards (chicken or tuna usually).

TeslaTwat · 07/11/2023 08:36

According to my ex PT and my partner creatine is extremely important and the only supplement worth paying for, excluding cod liver oil and multi vitamins.

I take pre workout. It's just caffeine and extra stuff. I like to have it as it sets a tone.

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