I start my PWO shake before I go to the gym. I read the book Nutrient Timing and some of Berardi's stuff and it makes sense to me that you need to be putting that stuff in you before you start working out. Plus, since my shake is just Gatorade and whey powder, I sometimes need to "refuel" before I finish and water alone doesn't do that.
Speaking of Gatorade powder, I was going to start using it to save $ but then I saw that it has some trans fats in it that the bottled stuff doesn't so I'm sticking with the usual for now. I just open a bottle, drink some out, dump in my scoop of protein powder and shake. It may not be the PERFECT shake but it's quick and I think it is good enough.
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