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ktheodos

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muscle?
« on: May 08, 2010, 02:39:58 pm »
So...what are people's thoughts/experiences regarding protein shakes, etc. to help build muscle??

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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010, 04:13:10 pm »
idk much but my fiance drinks protein shakes...

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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 04:20:25 pm »
I personally don't know but from what I hear it's not a bad thing to use protein supplements

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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2010, 10:53:53 am »
I use whey protein shakes every day, and they definitely help me.  It's a quick, easy way to get the protein needed for muscle growth.

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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 12:27:29 pm »
Good for initial bulk ups if you do serious cardio to.  If you take them all the time...it will catch up with an you will have some serious weight problems in the future. 

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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2010, 06:31:55 am »
my bulkier buddies do protein shakes.  I don't like them myself...and I'd rather eat cow or something instead if I needed the protein increase.  I do agree, though, be careful how much you consume or you will have a weight problem that you were not anticipating!

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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2010, 06:51:57 pm »
ok - from a professional that works with this information DAILY
you need to work out muscle in order for muscle to grow -- muscle needs to be stretched and worked to grow-
you have to have proper intake of ALL nutrients in order to effectively build muscle.

excessive protein can cause additional stress on your internal organs (kidneys, heart particularly) and that can have extensive health risks later in life.
you also need to make sure you have carbohydrate to FUEL your body.... you also MUST take in adequate water


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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2010, 09:11:46 pm »
I've read that muscle grows when you are asleep. So exercise alone is probably not helpful if it is a fact that muscle grows only when you are asleep.

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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2010, 11:33:21 pm »
I think that protein shakes are ok just as long as you don't over-do it with them. Like the saying goes "too much of a good thing is a bad thing".

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« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2010, 05:17:53 am »
I like the new gatorade drink that helps you recoup faster. it really makes a difference in my workouts. As far as protein shakes, I use Muscle Max vanilla flavor.
Martin Bastin

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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2010, 05:25:36 am »
I've read that muscle grows when you are asleep. So exercise alone is probably not helpful if it is a fact that muscle grows only when you are asleep.
muscle grows while it is at rest.... but in order for it to grow you have to USE the muscle -- meaning workout, etc.

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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2010, 05:22:10 am »
I would suggest using high reps. 10-15 seem to work best for me. I also use good form and get the most out of my workout.
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