food during a lifting session?

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Proteinboy

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is it a good idea to drink a protein shake or eat some food in the middle of a lifting session? sometimes my workouts go over 45 minutes (40<workout<60) so would it be good to eat or drink something at the 30 minute mark? will this be a bad thing???

will it help your body not go into catabolism past 45 minutes so i can get in my last sets?
 
I don't think there is any point to do so, I mean whats wrong with just drinking it after work out? :confused: I also don't think it will give any affect that you will feel right away, meaning that it probably won't make a big difference in your last few sets... just my thoughts, not positive though.
 
well the only reason i ask is to figure out if it will help 'hold the body over' when i go over 45 minutes. i always end in 60 minutes but the time in between 45 mins and 60mins is where i worry about. i dont want my body to do more damage than help during this period. so i wanna know if eating someting will do any good.
 
I did some searching and found out about NO2, it is something like creatine, but better, you might want to check it out.

I also found this site you might want to read about it discusses the pros and reasons that support drinking a protein shake during work out, http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/layne21.htm

I have not found anything on eating during a work out however.
 
Yes. Not solid food, but a 20g protein /40g simple carb (like dextrose, but you can use prettymuch any kind of sugar/powdered sugary drink mix) drink will give you more energy during your workout, prevent breakdown of muscle, and reduce recovery time
 
Your workouts should not be taking 60 unless they're aerobic. If you're weightlifting for that long, you're probably doing very light weights, which means you should probably change your workout.
 
60 minutes is fine. I would go the simple carb/protein 2:1 drink as well - if you feel you are getting tired. From what I had read about your diet, you are getting a good amount of carbs it shouldnt be too much of an issue.

I'm sure you know not to go the NO2 route, unless you'd like to waste a lot of money. NO2 is just a vasodilator, just an extra pump, not actual functional strength. We had this discussion a long while back in the supplement forum, I'm sure anyone can find it if they want, sorry I'm lazy right now.
 
I forgot to add..you should sip the drink during the entire workout. Don't just gulp it all down at 30 minutes like your post implies you might. If you mix it with extra water (dilute it a bit, 1L of water for the amount I suggested) it's easier to drink..and helps you get that extra hydration you need. :)
 
you guys are awesome. answered my question perfectly : D. thanks to focus, ajp, and wacky for your consideration.

and i am doing 5x5, 4 compound exercises on wednesday. so if i rest 2 minutes in between sets, its 8-10 mins of rest time for 1 exercise. im doing 4 exercises so thats 40 minutes of REST time in between sets. this is why i went over 45 minutes.
 
[Focus] said:
Yes. Not solid food, but a 20g protein /40g simple carb (like dextrose, but you can use prettymuch any kind of sugar/powdered sugary drink mix) drink will give you more energy during your workout, prevent breakdown of muscle, and reduce recovery time
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Agreed....
 
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