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I usually workout at 12pm, take a PWO afterwards, and then lunch. It just occurred to me that I'm taking PWO 50 grams of protein + 30 in a meal in a very close proximity, and the body can probably absort only so much.

 

I've heard people say that taking protein pre workout give your body an hour to digest the protein, so it reaches the body stream right then you finish.

 

Are there any benefits in taking a PWO shake pre workout?

Can you define PWO? Is that PRE-Workout or POST-Workout? I can still provide some information, I just do not know the context of your definition.

You are definitely taking too much protein at one time. Your body is likely convert that extra protein into fat so it can store it.

The benefits of a pre-workout shake vary with what state your body is going to be in before you get to the gym.

  • If you have not had any food for a long time, a pre-workout shake with "simple carbs" (i.e. sugar) and protein will help you not feel "dead" during your workout. You need to give the carbs time to absorb. The protein will be there simply because you have not had any in a while.

  • If you want an energy boost, there are things like Ripped Fuel that may or may not contain protein. I think these are what most people refer to when talking about a pre-workout drink.

  • If your goal is simply to increase the amount of protein you are taking in a day, a good rule of thumb is to only take in about 20-30 grams of protein per hour, depending on your size and the kind of workout you are doing.

I personally always try to have a good, easily absorbed protein shake within an hour of ending my workout (contrary to comments on Christopher Bruce's answer). My personal favorite is this low calorie, low cost, whey protein isolate: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009K6XH9Q It is cheaper than drinking the same amount of protein in a glass of milk.

I usually workout at 12pm, take a PWO afterwards, and then lunch. It just occurred to me that I'm taking PWO 50 grams of protein + 30 in a meal in a very close proximity, and the body can probably absort only so much.

 

I've heard people say that taking protein pre workout give your body an hour to digest the protein, so it reaches the body stream right then you finish.

 

Are there any benefits in taking a PWO shake pre workout?

Can you define PWO? Is that PRE-Workout or POST-Workout? I can still provide some information, I just do not know the context of your definition.

You are definitely taking too much protein at one time. Your body is likely convert that extra protein into fat so it can store it.

The benefits of a pre-workout shake vary with what state your body is going to be in before you get to the gym.

  • If you have not had any food for a long time, a pre-workout shake with "simple carbs" (i.e. sugar) and protein will help you not feel "dead" during your workout. You need to give the carbs time to absorb. The protein will be there simply because you have not had any in a while.

  • If you want an energy boost, there are things like Ripped Fuel that may or may not contain protein. I think these are what most people refer to when talking about a pre-workout drink.

  • If your goal is simply to increase the amount of protein you are taking in a day, a good rule of thumb is to only take in about 20-30 grams of protein per hour, depending on your size and the kind of workout you are doing.

I personally always try to have a good, easily absorbed protein shake within an hour of ending my workout (contrary to comments on Christopher Bruce's answer). My personal favorite is this low calorie, low cost, whey protein isolate: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009K6XH9Q It is cheaper than drinking the same amount of protein in a glass of milk.

I usually workout at 12pm, take a PWO afterwards, and then lunch. It just occurred to me that I'm taking PWO 50 grams of protein + 30 in a meal in a very close proximity, and the body can probably absort only so much.

I've heard people say that taking protein pre workout give your body an hour to digest the protein, so it reaches the body stream right then you finish.

Are there any benefits in taking a PWO shake pre workout?

Can you define PWO? Is that PRE-Workout or POST-Workout? I can still provide some information, I just do not know the context of your definition.

You are definitely taking too much protein at one time. Your body is likely convert that extra protein into fat so it can store it.

The benefits of a pre-workout shake vary with what state your body is going to be in before you get to the gym.

  • If you have not had any food for a long time, a pre-workout shake with "simple carbs" (i.e. sugar) and protein will help you not feel "dead" during your workout. You need to give the carbs time to absorb. The protein will be there simply because you have not had any in a while.

  • If you want an energy boost, there are things like Ripped Fuel that may or may not contain protein. I think these are what most people refer to when talking about a pre-workout drink.

  • If your goal is simply to increase the amount of protein you are taking in a day, a good rule of thumb is to only take in about 20-30 grams of protein per hour, depending on your size and the kind of workout you are doing.

I personally always try to have a good, easily absorbed protein shake within an hour of ending my workout (contrary to comments on Christopher Bruce's answer). My personal favorite is this low calorie, low cost, whey protein isolate: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009K6XH9Q It is cheaper than drinking the same amount of protein in a glass of milk.

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I usually workout at 12pm, take a PWO afterwards, and then lunch. It just occurred to me that I'm taking PWO 50 grams of protein + 30 in a meal in a very close proximity, and the body can probably absort only so much.

I've heard people say that taking protein pre workout give your body an hour to digest the protein, so it reaches the body stream right then you finish.

Are there any benefits in taking a PWO shake pre workout?

Can you define PWO? Is that PRE-Workout or POST-Workout? I can still provide some information, I just do not know the context of your definition.

You are definitely taking too much protein at one time. Your body is likely convert that extra protein into fat so it can store it.

The benefits of a pre-workout shake vary with what state your body is going to be in before you get to the gym.

  • If you have not had any food for a long time, a pre-workout shake with "simple carbs" (i.e. sugar) and protein will help you not feel "dead" during your workout. You need to give the carbs time to absorb. The protein will be there simply because you have not had any in a while.

  • If you want an energy boost, there are things like Ripped Fuel that may or may not contain protein. I think these are what most people refer to when talking about a pre-workout drink.

  • If your goal is simply to increase the amount of protein you are taking in a day, a good rule of thumb is to only take in about 20-30 grams of protein per hour, depending on your size and the kind of workout you are doing.

I personally always try to have a good, easily absorbed protein shake within an hour of ending my workout (contrary to comments on Christopher Bruce's answer). My personal favorite is this low calorie, low cost, whey protein isolate: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009K6XH9Q It is cheaper than drinking the same amount of protein in a glass of milk.