Do i take protien shakes on cardio days?

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omarr
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Do i take protien shakes on cardio days?

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Hey i dont know if this is the right forum to post this in.

I do training, 3 full body workouts and 3 days of Cardio Heavy duty cardio i take protien, just started. its called Body Science Hydroxyburn Pro... but im not sure.. do i take it on cardio days as well.. 1 before workout and 1 after.. or do i not take it on cardio days, cardio days last around 45 minutes..

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Re: Do i take protien shakes on cardio days?

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eat protein on cardio days, don't drink it
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Re: Do i take protien shakes on cardio days?

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That product you take just looks like a hype product with Herbs and Vits in it.

Frankly it would be cheaper to use a basic Whey with Carbs. The Herbs are nothing to be bothered about.

Plus I'm 99.99% certain the Guarana and possibly Green Tea extract too, contain Caffeine, and it's negligent of them to not state that, incase people with Cardiac issues take it, and make them worse.

Not slagging you off with all this, just saying.
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Re: Do i take protien shakes on cardio days?

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I'm with Boss Man, on this one, sounds like snake oil. I think drinking low fat chocolate milk post workout would be tastier, safer and just as effective. 3 or 4 grams of carbs to every protein is the ideal ratio after a workout and taken within 30 - 60 minutes. Pre-workout on workouts less than 90 minutes you don't need to boost the protein, if you do, use casein it digests slower and therefore last longer. Overall aim for 1- 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day if you are working hard. Less on less active days. Drink plenty of fluids to flush the kidneys.
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