Sticky96 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hey guys, Just wondering if any of you have used any of the whey protein sport supplement shakes? I have started to go to the gym and many of my mates use them and say they are good. If you guys have had any experience with a particular brand and seen good results please tell me. I am currently looking at MaxiMuscle or MyProtein supplements as they seem the best around Many Thanks, Sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) My mate runs his own business selling http://www.rawsupplements.co.uk/ Edited May 18, 2012 by 12borejimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratman2 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Why not just eat decent food, all you need for fitness is a balanced diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 la muscle are good http://www.lamuscle.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratman2 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 My mate runs his own business selling http://www.rawsupplements.co.uk/ Does he sell spam too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I can recommend USN pure protein. It's low in carbs and tastes very good even when mixed with water. I only do CV, not interested in building muscle mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 most of the modern powders are ok but as already said you can get all you need from a good diet the powders come into there own if you are not able to eat well or you are bulking up or trimming down for a comp, creatine will give you a little extra while training but tbh i think they are a waste of money only one supplement will really make any significant difference and you best stay well away from them colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, Just wondering if any of you have used any of the whey protein sport supplement shakes? I have started to go to the gym and many of my mates use them and say they are good. If you guys have had any experience with a particular brand and seen good results please tell me. I am currently looking at MaxiMuscle or MyProtein supplements as they seem the best around Many Thanks, Sticky my protein is good and always discounts on offer on the website,i got 2kg of impact whey for £30 most other brands are twice the price and do nothing different. Edited May 18, 2012 by yickdaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Another one for My Protein. Although you can glean a lot from a healthy balanced diet, you can still get 'extra' benefit from supps. From the middle of March I've been using MP Hurricane XS. I did a lot of research in to it and most folk seemed in general agreement that MP cut out all that stuff that only really bumps the price up and you get good, clean mix (mainly protein & creatine & slow release carbs). I certainly notice a difference in endurance and strength plus much improved recovery. I managed to get an additional 30 seconds or so off a 5k run I do where I had been struggling to get even a few seconds off prior to taking MP (I log all my times). I went for the choc nut & raspberry flavours. Raspberry was a bit hard going on its own but I mix them together to make it palatable. You need to get these things in you ideally within 20 minutes of exercising and regular food is ok but doesn't quite cut it where as these things are just carbs, protein and creatine (creapure) essentially and get in to your system quick. If you go with it, then no loading is required just one lot in the morning for/with breakfast and another after your work out in the afternoon/evening. I also got a cheap little blender from Robert Dyas for a few quid and it saves having to chew on any lumps that the manual shakers don't break up. What ever you decide, good luck and keep us posted. Doc. BTW, it's not called 'Hurricane XS' for nothing. You'll be farting your head off and it will stink of milk on the turn Edited May 18, 2012 by Doc Holliday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard No rubbish in it, tastes very nice when mixed with milk, doesn't make you feel bloated and it works Wouldent bother with creatine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Sorry, I also meant to say that Maximuscle are very pricey for what you get, stacked against MP but feel free to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 what you trying to achieve are trying to build up or lean up or general fitness colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have used Maximuscle a lot in the past. Like the variety of flavours. Creatine lets you train longer and harder. I found that you could just blast through that point where muscle exhaustion normally kicks in. It's that extra training that builds the bulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky96 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I am trying to build lean muscle, my cardiovascular fitness is to the level I want it. But I am aware that because I am 6ft3" in height, I have not built any of my upper body muscles to acommodate for my height. This in turn makes me look very lanky. As a sport I play both rugby and I row so these both require a level of lean muscle that I do not have as of yet. Sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Rip and repair is the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 reflex instant whey, its the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Dont over train, 1 hour a day per muscle group is enough. Rest is as important as training, your body needs to repair the torn muscle fibers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggs Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Dont over train, 1 hour a day per muscle group is enough. Rest is as important as training, your body needs to repair the torn muscle fibers Excellent advice Again, all you really need is the right diet but supplement it with amino acid tablets, they're the buiding blocks for protein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Maximuscle is overpriced high street rubbish, you need to look at Phd Pharma Whey or USN Whey. Creatine isn't useful till you are doing some serious sessions. Get yourself some good quality multivitamins they will be of much more use. Any advice you want PM me, I used to be into it big time, and was a fair size till I started a job that left all my spare time for revision or shooting only. As said sessions no longer than 50 odd minutes, use 'splits' (training like muscle groups in compund exercises), 3 or 4 training sessions a week, don't train the same muscle group twice in one week. Also muscle is built in the kitchen not in the gym, eating healthily is the most important thing. Edited May 18, 2012 by Brad93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0850 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Maximuscle is overpriced high street rubbish, you need to look at Phd Pharma Whey or USN Whey. Creatine isn't useful till you are doing some serious sessions. Any advice you want PM me, I used to be into it big time, and was a fair size till I started a job that left all my spare time for revision or shooting only Agreed! Lot of good advice already stated, years ago all the whey in Europe came out of two labs..maximuscle and the rest of the same ilk are ok but over priced and glammed up. For pure whey protein there's nowt wrong with Holland and Barratt. If I'm honest not a single supplement makes up for solid, consistent training. Have a look at ATP by Nutrisport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheasant Feeder Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 To gain muscle mass it used to be a rule of thumb to eat 1g of protein per lb of body weight. Hence if you weigh 210lbs you need to be eating 210grams of protein. Supplements I used a few years ago, were Amino Acids both prior to training and immeadiately afterwards. 90% dairy protein immedeately after my post workout amino acids, all consumed before leaving the gym. GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) taken imeadiately before bed an hour and a half after eating. Zinc supplement, l-carnatine (fat burner) Creatine never bothered with the repeated loading phase just the first then the maintenance dose. Now there are three main body types ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs. Ectomorphs generally tend to be quite lean and struggle to gain weight. Endomorphs are the opposite and generally store body fat quite easily. Mesomorphs are naturally athletic in appearance who can gain lean muscle mass readily and don't store excessive body fat. If you feel you are of the ectomorph catagory then ensure your diet includes plenty of complex carbohydrates Wholemeal pasta, Rice etc. Your metabolism will be quite high and sunsequently will burn off calaries quite readily. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Just go to the gym and do every machine, personally I prefer the chocolate machine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 PHD stuff is pretty good stuff certainly much more palatable than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 i drink lots of beer and its bulking me up nicely.i have beefed up two stone at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 supplements are for gays , just train and eat sensibly . if you stop training with supps and not keep to diet you just bulk fat . be normal and natural . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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