Recommend some Whey Protein

[Raging Squirrel]

With there being sooooo many different brands available, what whey protein would you recommend and why?

 

[Rob3rt]

The cheapest one, that way you are wasting the least amount of money.

 

[Raging Squirrel]

wasting?

 

[Rob3rt]

Yes, wasting...

 

[VamP]

I wouldn't be so harsh. While there's no evidence to support adding protein to one's diet for increased recovery purposes, there is ample evidence that high protein diets lead to reduced calorie consumption - mainly as a result of the greater satiety effect of protein.

But yeah, the cheapest whey protein will do.

 

[Raging Squirrel]

how would it be wasting money?

 

[derrick]

Tried http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=100&prodid=563 this one went through the whole tub and felt no benefit at all, although i got a lot better at passing wind, did let of some crackers, the wife was not amused.

 

[Rob3rt]

Well, you tell me, what would you gain from spending additional money on the protein powder vs eating the food in your fridge/cupboards(assuming you don't just have cupboards full of potato crisps)?

 

[JoeyB]

I'm using Reflex Protein for gym use at that moment.

This one - http://www.dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/reflex-instant-whey-5lb/1180

Dolphin Fitness and Swift Supplements always seem to be amongst the cheapest too.

 

[JoeyB]

Well, you tell me, what would you gain from spending additional money on the protein powder vs eating the food in your fridge/cupboards(assuming you don't just have cupboards full of potato crisps)?

Yawn. Nobody is denying the fact that you can't beat eating 'real' food to get your daily intake of protein / carbs / fat. But for those on the go that don't have that luxury there are supplements to help. The clue is in the name I guess?

When I'm not injured (or training for a run) and hitting the gym 4 times a week I have a decent breakfast plus protein shake, a fatty bumbum shake at 10am, tuna wraps for lunch, a fatty bumbum shake around 3pm, do weights at the gym followed by protein shake, then chicken breasts and veg for dinner...then bed. Repeat etc

 

[Raging Squirrel]

Yawn. Nobody is denying the fact that you can't beat eating 'real' food to get your daily intake of protein / carbs / fat. But for those on the go that don't have that luxury there are supplements to help. The clue is in the name I guess?

When I'm not injured (or training for a run) and hitting the gym 4 times a week I have a decent breakfast plus protein shake, a fatty bumbum shake at 10am, tuna wraps for lunch, a fatty bumbum shake around 3pm, do weights at the gym followed by protein shake, then chicken breasts and veg for dinner...then bed. Repeat etc

Exactly. I used to weight train and always felt like I was getting a better recovery after using a whey protein. Now that I'm getting out more on the bike I can feel my legs feeling the fatigue, and was wanting to give them a better chance for recovery.

 

[Fab Foodie]

how would it be wasting money?

Well unless you're a tip-top pro, then you're not likely to be gaining a huge amount of benifit for your cash. Yes whey proteins work, but so does a milkshake post ride and a decent diet. Try Whey by all means, be objective, you've nothing to loose but cash.

 

[JoeyB]

Once I've got this run out of the way I'll be back down the gym...I've lost weight and my arms have shrunk! bad times lol

 

[Drago]

I use Gorilla. Tubs of the stuff. I use it only as an extra source of protein for my weight training and powerlifting. Nearly 30kg of muscle mass since I started.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Well unless you're a tip-top pro, then you're not likely to be gaining a huge amount of benifit for your cash. Yes whey proteins work, but so does a milkshake post ride and a decent diet. Try Whey by all means, be objective, you've nothing to loose but cash.

this ^^^