Protein Shakes(Whey Protein) Workouts

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YrMyKnight

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Hey forumers.
Besides cubing,I've been working out lately.
I'm 15 years old,5'6 and doing all kinds of exercise.

Lifting weights
Push ups
Sit-ups
Crunches
Squats
Pull-ups
Bicep Curls
Tricep Curls

And I was wondering if I should take protein powder,If so, which would you recommend? They're so many other brands out there so i was wondering any workingout experts here?

Thanks in advance.

Any workouts advise are also welcomed :)
 
Unfortunately the Internet is full of 'experts' that won't take all of your particulars into account. I really suggest you talk to someone in person, and discus your diet and full work out/other activities. I would suggest you talk to someone at a gym, as you will find the people who work in the body building shops will probably just suggest whatever makes them the most money (not nessiserily but may well be the case)
 
It's hard to find information about this sort of thing on the internet that would be of any use. I suggest starting with scooby, but really you shouldn't be worrying about it. If you are interested in supplements just go straight onto roids or stay 100% natural and just eat well and you don't need protein shake at all.
 
Dene said:
If you are interested in supplements just go straight onto roids or stay 100% natural and just eat well and you don't need protein shake at all.
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Hope you're trolling, otherwise I feel bad for you Dene. Kid, if you're diet lacks protein, take protein sups. If it lacks iron, take iron sups. Its the same for all nutrients. You need the building blocks to build the muscle etc. But sups are just for the extra few percent. The main thing you should be doing is trying to address your own diet and changing your caloric intake to represent your bodys requirements. Thats in the sense of how many calories you need to gain/lose weight at the most comfortable/viable yet worthwhile rate alongside making sure you are getting the right proportions of the macromolecules. Most people eat too much carbs and not enough protein, so protein sups tend to help with recovery, but for actual image change (and to some extent fitness) you need to cut carbs more so than increase protein (as a general rule).

tl;dr try and work out how much you take in of fat, protein and carbs in a day, take a look at the kind of calories you want to take in and plan a diet with food to match your needs. Then if you want add sups, they are far from neccessary.
 
You sure you don't want to wait and see if you can grow a bit more? At 15 you still have plenty of space for growth. Being buff and short doesn't really look good at all.

I also heard that some bodybuilders take 3 raw eggs, beat them with protein powder and drink it. Sounds revolting, but go give it a shot.
 
You're most likely not working hard enough for your normal food to not be enough (unless you don't really eat well, in which case, start doing so).
 
PandaCuber said:
Fruits + Water = Win.
Natural is always the best option.
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I hope you're trolling. Building muscle requires protein and fruits are generally pretty low in protein. I did some quick research and the highest protein content in fruits is something like 3-4% (not counting dried fruits because, come on, that's cheating). So, want 100g of protein a day? You'll be eating 5 pounds of protein-rich fruit a day. Have fun.



The thing about protein supplements is that your goal should really be to eat a specific amount of protein, so as long as there aren't harmful additives the brand almost doesn't matter. If you're willing to do a bit of brand shopping, you can go with the cheapest one (per gram protein) that you like the taste of.

That said, here's an actual brand recommendation: I know someone who's been trying to lose weight and gain some muscle in the process and he really likes Whey To Go. He used to have a habit of drinking a glass of chocolate milk in the morning and has replaced the Nesquik with chocolate protein powder. I think the main reason he likes that brand is the good taste, but he did actually get advice from a trainer, so don't think it was just chosen at random.
 
Supplements are just that, they supplement whatever you can't get with your normal meals. I did use protein shakes, when I was working out to gain mass and my diet included eating 6 meals per day (small portions, eh) and I couldn't actually cook more than 2 or 3 as I was working at the office.

You probably can get enough protein with your normal diet, as long as it includes fish, chiken, meat, eggs, etc. although I would consult a nutritionist with experience in your age range and sports (as opposed to sedentary diets).

Eating supplements just because, will only get you expensive urine.

EDIT: I just read the post above, from qqwref, and I agree with it.
 
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You need to be careful with protein powders. they usually arent regulated by the FDA so you could be getting some really bad stuff in the powder. before you buy, i would take the nutritional info to a doctor or dietitian to make sure theres nothing that can harm you in thee
 
MalusDB said:
Hope you're trolling, otherwise I feel bad for you Dene. Kid, if you're diet lacks protein, take protein sups. If it lacks iron, take iron sups. Its the same for all nutrients. You need the building blocks to build the muscle etc. But sups are just for the extra few percent. The main thing you should be doing is trying to address your own diet and changing your caloric intake to represent your bodys requirements. Thats in the sense of how many calories you need to gain/lose weight at the most comfortable/viable yet worthwhile rate alongside making sure you are getting the right proportions of the macromolecules. Most people eat too much carbs and not enough protein, so protein sups tend to help with recovery, but for actual image change (and to some extent fitness) you need to cut carbs more so than increase protein (as a general rule).

tl;dr try and work out how much you take in of fat, protein and carbs in a day, take a look at the kind of calories you want to take in and plan a diet with food to match your needs. Then if you want add sups, they are far from neccessary.
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Well my statement was a bit exaggerated because I was too lazy to write out in full my opinion last night, but it has since been given anyway. Basically, you should be able to fit in every bit of what you need into your normal diet. If you're going for more than normal then use supplements, and if you're going to do that why not go for straight for the top i.e. roids?
 
When you exercise, your body begins to transport and metabolise protein in a different way, meaning that you do not need to increase your intake significantly.
The recommended lower bound for what people should eat is 0.7g of protein for every kg of body weight, the upper bound is about 1.0g.

So what I recommend is trying to get at least 1g of protein per kg of your body weight.
You could sit somewhere between 1.2-1.5g/kg if you feel like 1g isn't getting you anywhere, but it depends on how much energy you're burning doing the exercise.

I try to get between 1-1.5g, even on days where I dont do exercise. Of course you have to maintain a balanced diet and keep getting the right calorific intake, otherwise your body will start to use any muscle you build up to replace the deficit.
If it helps, I've gone from bicep curling 8kg to 15kg and from incline pressing 25kg to 45kg in about 6 weeks (at the demise of my learning)
 
Yes I also weight lift and currently have protein shakes as a supplement. I would suggest that you get some if you are really serious about weight lifting.

Here is a link to a protein that most people really like and a lot of people use. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/whey.html

I got a 5 lb thing about a month ago and I still think that it was a really great choice. I have really been making gains and it has definitely helped. I take the shakes after I work out usually.
 
Dene said:
Well my statement was a bit exaggerated because I was too lazy to write out in full my opinion last night, but it has since been given anyway. Basically, you should be able to fit in every bit of what you need into your normal diet. If you're going for more than normal then use supplements, and if you're going to do that why not go for straight for the top i.e. roids?
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How can you categorize whey protein and steroids into the same category? Whey is basically no different than eating a piece of chicken. Of course it's better to eat regular foods, but it's just a lot more convenient to take a shaker w/ protein powder in it to the gym than it is to take the equivalent amount in chicken or something similar. Steroids don't even have any caloric value. Same goes for fish oil or multi-vitamins. People who don't even lift take those to ensure they get all of their necessary vitamins/minerals and to have a good cardiovascular system. Should they take steroids? No. You should really stop making bold statements in fitness related threads when they don't even make sense.

To OP, I'm not sure what your routine exactly consists of, but the recommended bodybuilding protein values are about 1.0-1.5g per pound of bodyweight. It's not uncommon for people to take in even more than that. These recommended values also list fats somewhere around 0.5-1.0 per pound of bodyweight, with the rest of your calories coming from carbs. There is a great sticky over at the bodybuilding.com forums, in the nutrition section, that lists these and goes into great detail on it. I suggest you check it out if you want to hit your goals. If you want start using whey protein, go ahead. Go with one of the more popular brands, b/c you'll know they'll be reliable. Bodybuilding.com also has some of the cheapest supplements anywhere. Do not get anything at GNC, sooooo overpriced.

I don't want to go into too much detail on here, but for workout advice, I also suggest checking out the bodybuilding.com forums. In the workout programs section, there is a thread called something like 'beginner routine part II'. The thread has a link to the original thread and it's definitely one of the best ways to go if you just started working out. People will always gain a ton more muscle when they are beginners. Full body and strength routines are so beneficial for that. Another great routine which is recommended more than that one is Starting Strength. Both will give you a tremendous base to build upon as you keep on lifting. Make sure you use proper form on everything. It'll maximize gains and prevent any injury. Check youtube vids for that.

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That70sShowDude said:
How can you categorize whey protein and steroids into the same category? Whey is basically no different than eating a piece of chicken. Of course it's better to eat regular foods, but it's just a lot more convenient to take a shaker w/ protein powder in it to the gym than it is to take the equivalent amount in chicken or something similar. Steroids don't even have any caloric value. Same goes for fish oil or multi-vitamins. People who don't even lift take those to ensure they get all of their necessary vitamins/minerals and to have a good cardiovascular system. Should they take steroids? No. You should really stop making bold statements in fitness related threads when they don't even make sense.
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I was talking about in terms of goals. For example, if one just sets their targets at getting bigger and stronger, but not too serious, then going 100% natural and just eating a healthy well balanced diet is the best way to go as most supplements cost a bucketload more than necessary. On the other hand if one sets their goals at pro-bodybuilding level then supplements are definitely going to be necessary to get those gains, and as we all know the best thing of all for getting massive is roids.

Perhaps you should read me more carefully and try to discern what I'm saying rather than attacking me and sounding silly.
 
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