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Nutrition advice
Regarding the sports bars that are available for size/muscle/definition, when is the best time to eat these? I am unclear whether they are most beneficial directly before a workout or straight afterwards. Thanks
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September 8th, 2007 at 10:14 am
I have just been reading in the Sept issue of muscle & fitness and there is abit about sports bars.
They say that the flapjack or oat based bars are a good choice cause of the slower released complex carbs in them, and are ideal for sustained energy release.
They finish the article by saying
‘Nutrition bars are not essentia by any means and they are not, on the whole, a particularly healthy choice for a fitness enthusiasts diet’
With regards of when to eat them, If you look in maximuscle mags where they give example diet plans, they seem to recommend using the bar as a snack inbetween meals cos of the protein content I assume.
I havent tryed or used any myself as I think they are expensive so I don’t bother. Hope this helps
September 8th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
hey , protein bars are designed to be eaten throughout the day1
they are great because you can get all he carbs and protein you need without a big effort! i wouldnt suggest them for post workout!
a shake will be much beter and gets into the bloodstream faster!
chris
September 14th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
I wudnt recomend relying on bars as part of ur daily nutrition as they ar generally high in sugar & hav about as much protein as a pint of chocolate milk (which is a lot cheaper!) The maximuscle bars in particular boast being low GI which makes them a poor choice 4 post workout as they will not be absorbed as rapidly as is neccesary, if ur going 2 consume bars they are best used as snacks, between meals r on bus journeys etc. wher u wnt hav access 2 a shake r a steak.
Depending on the specific bar ther will b different ideal times 2 take it e.g.
Low G.I. carbs & protein : pre workout, between meals
High G.I. carbs & protein : post workout
Mainly protein V.Little carbs : post workout, between meals
Hope this helps you a bit!