insulin during workout

**Karlos02** · 21-01-2006 08:59 PM

Is it wise to take a sugary drink into workouts to raise blood sugar levels, im not sure whether it is a good or bad idea myself...hence me askin u guys.

**Gareth83** · 21-01-2006 09:31 PM

just ensure you have a good meal 2 hours prior and you'll be alright

**James Copping** · 21-01-2006 11:59 PM

Agreed, there really is no need for it if you have a proper meal beforehand.

**MartinM** · 22-01-2006 12:26 AM

Depends on your goals etc.

I'll use this example as i konw Meat respects him a lot.

Layne Norton will sometimes train for more than the 'cortisol threshold' 1 hour workout time. Where people say there is no point in doing anymore. Well he uses a carbohydrate drink during his WO to offset this and allow him to train for longer.

If your not training for longer than an hour it may not and shouldnt really be neccessary.

**Karlos02** · 22-01-2006 12:52 PM

got ya, so the meal, 2 hours before hand, and consisting of quality carbs an protein eg, chicken salad sandwich.
Iv also been having 3 wheetabix an a pint-ish of skimmed milk bout 30-45 mins pre w.o is this alright, concerning insulin/blood sugar levels, it makes me feel better with something in my stomach plus i prefer eating when having cee....helps take away the acidic feeling in my stomach.

**hailtotheking** · 22-01-2006 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MartinM

Depends on your goals etc.

I'll use this example as i konw Meat respects him a lot.

Layne Norton will sometimes train for more than the 'cortisol threshold' 1 hour workout time. Where people say there is no point in doing anymore. Well he uses a carbohydrate drink during his WO to offset this and allow him to train for longer.

This seems to make sense. Normally after about an hour your blood sugar levels drop off cos the body cant release enough glycogen to fuel the exercise, and you start producing cortisol to breakdown fat, protein (inc. muscle), and carbs to provide more fuel. However, if you top up your blood sugar with a high GI food / drink, you are unlikely to produce so much cortisol, and your body wont break down so much muscle tissue to fuel itself.

**James Copping** · 22-01-2006 04:11 PM

A chicken salad sandwich is only about 40g carbs. I would have nearer 100g(if not more)

**MartinM** · 22-01-2006 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hailtotheking

This seems to make sense. Normally after about an hour your blood sugar levels drop off cos the body cant release enough glycogen to fuel the exercise, and you start producing cortisol to breakdown fat, protein (inc. muscle), and carbs to provide more fuel. However, if you top up your blood sugar with a high GI food / drink, you are unlikely to produce so much cortisol, and your body wont break down so much muscle tissue to fuel itself.

indeed