When implemented properly and consistently, strategic pre- and post-workout protein supplementation can greatly increase the effectiveness of your training. Simply taking a protein supplement isn't sufficient to guarantee that your body will use it to build muscle. As you will see from recent research, timing is everything when it comes to protein!

Pre-Workout Protein

Pre-workout protein nutritional strategies are based on taking advantage of increased blood flow to muscle tissue. Because the availability of amino acids is often the limiting factor for protein synthesis, a pre-workout protein meal will enhance the delivery of amino acids to muscle tissue. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a pre-workout protein drink.

Delivery of amino acids has been shown to be significantly greater during the exercise bout when consumed pre-workout than after exercise.4 There is also a significant difference in amino acid delivery in the 1st h after exercise. Net amino acid uptake across the muscle is twice as high with a pre-workout protein drink as compared to consuming it after. Phenylalanine disappearance rate, an indicator of muscle protein synthesis from blood amino acids, was significantly higher when amino acids were taken pre-workout. These results indicate that the response of net muscle protein synthesis to consumption of a protein solution immediately before resistance exercise is greater than that when the solution is consumed after exercise, primarily because of an increase in muscle protein synthesis as a result of increased delivery of amino acids to the leg.

Daily Protein Intake Levels

Current recommendations for total protein intake for athletes is between 1.6-1.8 grams per kilogram body weight, depending on who you read, however, it is not uncommon for bodybuilders to consume in excess of 2 grams per kg (1 gram per pound) of body weight with no ill effects. It should be remembered that the body does not have the capacity to effectively store amino acids so protein should be eaten at least every 3-4 hours.

The Right Protein at the Right Time

Advanced Primer? is a made from "fast protein" and was designed specifically for pre-workout supplementation. It enters the blood stream rapidly and elevates amino acid levels sufficient to induce muscle protein synthesis. Advanced Primer? is taken 15 minutes before training to enhance amino acid supply when blood flow to working muscles is at its peak.

Advanced Primer?, taken just before training, infuses the muscle with growth promoting amino acids. Drinking a protein drink before working out has been shown in scientific studies to be the most effective way to increase muscle growth.4 Anabolic Primer? is formulated in such a way as to further increase blood flow to working muscles. This ensures the greatest delivery of amino acids to your muscles when they need it most.

Advanced Primer? will provide the fastest results when used in conjunction with HSN's post workout formulation Anabolic Driver? and Hypertrophy-Specific Training? (HST) principles. Advanced Primer is perfect when used with Advaced Driver, which is also available from Bodbybuilding.com, and is made to be used in conjuction. When used properly, they will be the most important meals of your day.
Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 1 Level Scoop
Servings Per Container: 36

Amount Per Serving:

Total Calories 120
Calories From Fat 10

Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Potassium 190mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 4.5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 1g
Protein 23g 46%

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 10%
Iron 0%

Ingredients:
Whey protein isolate with whey hydrolsates, dutch cocoa powder, frostooligosaccharides, salt, sucralose, fruit concentrate.

Directions:
Add 1 scoop to 4-6 ounces of cold water. You can use skim milk, but this will delay absorption. Drink 15 minutes prior to workout, or half before and sip the rest throughout workout.