liftathomeguy Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 i heard a few spoonfuls of glucose immediately before training (and after) is a good idea. Any comments? good idea? bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammo Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I put a tablespoon in my PWO shake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deegee Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I put a tablespoon in my PWO shake.The same, I dont take it pre workout though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammo Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I put a tablespoon in my PWO shake.The same, I dont take it pre workout thoughMe neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyceast Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Me Neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I've been told (don't know how accurate it is though) that taking sugar pre-workout is actually self-defeating. The theory is that the sudden spike in blood sugar levels causes your body to produce loads of insulin to deal with it. If you're not careful, it does this too effectively in what's called a "glycemic crash", leaving you with a lower blood sugar levels (and less energy) than you had to start with.Here's a page that explains it in a bit more detail... http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Glycemic- ... &id=456402 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftathomeguy Posted May 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 i had a look in foodtown today for some glucose...there were 500 types of sugar but nothing that had GLUCOSE written on the packet....am i THAT stupid? Should i just be looking for raw sugar or something? or am i right to be looking for GLUCOSE...?help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 look in the home brew section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Glucose = dextrose monohydrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomb Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Glucose will be in the Health section beside Vitamins, but don't buy it.Instead head to the Home Brew section (usually by the beer) and buy Dextrose which is a lot cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo250 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 would maltodextrin be there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbelldog Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I've been told (don't know how accurate it is though) that taking sugar pre-workout is actually self-defeating. The theory is that the sudden spike in blood sugar levels causes your body to produce loads of insulin to deal with it. If you're not careful, it does this too effectively in what's called a "glycemic crash", leaving you with a lower blood sugar levels (and less energy) than you had to start with.Here's a page that explains it in a bit more detail... http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Glycemic- ... &id=456402I believe this to be accurate as well. :ditto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I believe it would depend on how much and what kinds of sugars you are using. At any rate, used at the right time, all that insulin is going to pump all the lovely aminos/creatine etc into your muscles and provide a heaps of energy for a good workout. If you are having a suger crash, you'll know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 so you take the glucose with a protien shake after training correct me if i am wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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