In order to develop muscle, you need protein. If you’re not ingesting enough protein then your body can’t create the additional muscle that it needs, and even worse, if you are taking in much too little, your body can actually start to use the protein it has on hand within your body – i.e. in your existing muscles.
Protein sports drinks are an alternative to either protein bars, or protein powders. They
contain the same protein supplements as powders and bars, but unlike powders, they’re ready mixed so you don’t need to make them yourself and can carry them anywhere like a protein bar.
They’re better than a bar of course because they don’t have any of the unnecessary sugars, corn syrup, glycerine or other additional ingredients that you find in many protein bars. They’re also sometimes just nice as a change from a powder or bar of course, and they are generally far more thirst quenching than a powder even when it’s been made up into a drink with milk or water.
Protein sports drinks normally come in either a bottle, or a series of capsules. Some whey protein
drinks contain a good amount of carbs for when you are pre-workout. And many contain carbs, electrolytes, nutrients and protein. Unlike a powder, or a protein bar, these protein drinks also contain plenty of thirst quenching fluid to help you get through a workout.
The type of whey protein drink that you choose should really depend on what type of workout you are doing, and whether you are already taking any other supplements. If all you need is the protein, then a protein capsule containing just protein with no added carbs or electrolytes is probably your best bet. However, if you’re going to be doing a gruelling exercise routine, or cardiovascular exercise then you will need plenty of fluids, electrolytes and protein together, so selecting a protein sports drink is a better idea. Be careful not to over do the protein no matter what form you take it in, and make sure you take into account any protein you are eating in your regular meals as well.
