PRE-MIXING Powder
One popular method is to take a pre-mixed protein shake to the gym to be consumer after the workout. This method has several drawbacks.
Taste
Pre-mixed proteins can develop an unpleasant taste, and unmixed powder may form clumps.
Absorption
Freshly mixed protein can be absorbed more efficiently and digested more easily than pre-mixed protein.
Quality
Enzymes start to break down the protein, negatively affecting the protein quality.
Bacteria
Some proteins, once mixed can go bad quickly. Protein shakes are very nutritious and bacteria are happy to feed on them.
Separation
Lumps
TRADITIONAL METHODS
See how PRO-Rapid® compares with traditional methods of making shakes.
PRE-MIXING
(Powder)
Make your shake before the gym and carry it with you.
SEPARATE CONTAINERS
(Powder)
Carry a separate container of powder, and make your shake at the gym.
READY-TO-DRINK SHAKES
(Liquid)
Buy a Ready-to-Drink shake at the gym, and drink it there.
SEPARATE CONTAINERS Powder
Another way is to carry protein powder is in a separate container, to be mixed after excercise. This is also far from ideal.
Compartment
Powder stored in a compartment below the bottle.
Mini
Mini powder container often attached to the bottle.
Stacking
Stacking storage containers carried separately.
Drawbacks
Slow
Preparation is time consuming. Having to open containers, transfer powder, close, then shake can be fiddly and frustrating when you're on the go.
Messy
Opening bottles & containers introduces the chance of contamination & spillage.
Having to cleaning up messy spills can be annoying.
Two Containers
Carrying two containers is not ideal. They maybe forgotten, lost or become separated.
READY-TO-DRINK (RTD)
Pre-mixed Protein
Ready to drink shakes are quick & convenient, but…
Price
Ready-to-Drink shakes can be up to four times the price of protein powder..!
No Control
No way to control the ingredients or proportions within the shake.
Ingredients
Many RTD protein shakes contain added sugars, artificial flavours, colours and preservatives.
Waste
Cartons are single-use packaging. Most are recyclable but sadly, many end up here...
SEPARATE BOTTLES & CONTAINERS
Whichever method is chosen, TWO items are required. These may become lost or separated, and you have to remember to take them with you.
Method
During Workout
After Workout
No. Items
PRE-MIXED
Water Bottle
Shaker with Protein
2
SEPARATE CONTAINERS
Shaker with Water
Shaker and Container
2
READY-TO-DRINK
Water Bottle
Disposable Bottle
2