Pole specific protein shakes

amberpoledancer started this discussion · 7/11/2012

Hi everyone I have came across a new product on the market called fusion for pole fitness (www.fusionforpole.com) and they sell different kinds of protein shakes specifically designed for pole dancers. I was just wondering if anyone had tried these yet and If they were any good/worth the money? Iv never taken a protein shake in my life, I used to think they were only for body builders who spent their life at the gym and wanted to bulk up. Recently iv seen some of my friends who pole and do aerial drink them ( although they haven't tried fusion for pole yet) and wondered if they are worth it? My diet can be terrible and when I get home from the studio late at night all I want to do is eat bad things. I'm tryIng to watch my weight and wonder if drinking these shakes will help or if I'll gain weight ( which I don't want) so far iv ordered 4 sample packs of the stuff in diff flavours so I just need to wait on them being delivered. So any polers out there got any feedback? Xx

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Elektra Vallens · 7/11/2012
I started using protein shakes about two months ago because I do five strength workouts a week- pole three times and aerials twice- so I felt I probably couldn't get too much protein. I try to drink them after my workout, because I think that's when they're supposed to be the most beneficial. As for a drink that's specific to pole, that sounds like just marketing to me. Any protein shake should do for a poler- we're building muscle just like bodybuilders. It's important to remember that protein has calories too, and should be counted into your diet like anything else. Some people say that calories are best consumed toward the beginning of the day (meaning it might not be a good idea to drink it at night), while others say it doesn't matter what time of day you take in calories, just what the total is. Finally, I totally understand the trouble with snacking at night- it's something I've struggled with for years, and I'm sorry to say the protein shakes haven't changed that much, although I think they have helped me build muscle.
chemgoddess1 · 7/11/2012
The biggest thing with protein is finding one that you can stomach the taste of. There are few mixes that I can drink without issue and most of those are whey isolate. I see that they offer samples...I would order those before plunking down money for a 1k container. Protein does you no good if you cannot drink it. As for recomp, you should try to get protein into your system within 30 minutes after strength training. That said, I am not sure if you should be dosing creatine at the same time (this is blended in with the fusion protein). For some reason I thought that creatine and carbs should be prior to training and protein after. There have been a few articles on nutrient timing that I will try to find and post here.
amberpoledancer · 7/11/2012
Hmmm ok I did have a suspicion that any protein shake would do and that I wouldn't have to buy a pole related one, as you say it's just marketing. Well I'm a pole instructor and studio owner I manly teach at nighttime and keep day time for my admin and other business stuff I need to do, so drinking one during the day would prob be a waste of time ? I figure if I have one on the way home after the last class ( instead of a bad snack ) this would help my muscles and be healthier? X
chemgoddess1 · 7/11/2012
This is a pretty good article regarding snacking and such (you can snack in a healthy way) http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/The-Science-of-Snacking.aspx
chemgoddess1 · 7/11/2012
I am also leery of any protein on the market that does not have an amino acid profile. Besides taste and cost this is what needs to be looked at, afterall, it is not proteing that helps recomp but the amoni acids that are in the protein. This is the main reason there are so many protein powders out there...the BCAA profile. Here is a good article that explains what to look for in a good protein and what the different aminos do: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/south12.htm
Elektra Vallens · 7/11/2012
Thanks chem! I'll be reading that article. And you are totally right about the taste- many of them have so much artificial sweetner that it's unpalatable.
sundcarrie · 7/11/2012
You can also get a non flavored protein powder and make your own shakes with milk (if you don't drink cows milk you can use soy or almond milk) ice and frozen fruit. I use Herbalife meal replacement shake mix with protein powder milk and ice and whatever else I feel like throwing in. I use them because I can't have the artificial sweeteners they put in most of the protein shake mixes unless I want a bad migraine.
tacha666 · 7/11/2014
I was wondering if by now someone has used / is using Fusion for Pole and can give a review?
chemgoddess1 · 7/11/2014
Have you gone to their site lately? They are back ordered and completely off line and have been since March.
Skullpixie · 7/11/2014
I'm so hacked off with fusion for pole it took me ages to get my last order. Then ages to get a reply about samples and then finally they wanna send me samples but guess what I'm on holidays for 2 weeks so they said they're ready to go send us a reminder when you get back so I did and another week goes by no reply I give up on them!!
chemgoddess1 · 7/11/2014
Also from looking at some of the messages on Facebook it looks like they have been having issues for over a year. Seriously, there are so many companies out there that have made their name in the protein market and have quality products, why jump on a company that was obviously trying to make money by targeting pole people? I don't see proteins specifically made for gymnasts or cross country runners or weightlifters. This just seems like a gimmick product aimed at pole dancers because they think we are all just dumb females and will buy anything to make us the next Felix Cane. Ok.....off my soap box now.
Skullpixie · 7/11/2014
I here ya chem just what I was thinking. I'm trying to get my protein naturally now instead.
tacha666 · 7/11/2014
LOL. Well, you might be right. I just thought it would be nice to have a "pole" product (would propably sell better at the studio as well). Plus, coconut taste sounds amazing. And I liked that they contain GSM, MSM and omega-3 too. I know there's propably no big difference to other products though. Just ordered a sample pack (all 5 flavours in a small amount), we'll see how long it'll take to get here.
Might Grip · 7/11/2014
Mighty Grip carries the Fusion for Pole line of protein powders but ship of the product is really for the U.S. because of weight. Shipping outside the U.S. is just too expensive to make any sense. Joel
WebJunk · 7/11/2014
As Chem already pointed out, taste is probably the most important thing. Some are actually intentionally made disgusting so people think for some reason it is a better quality. Most of the whey protein "labels" (manufacturers) actually do not make the protein. They purchase the whey protein, isolate or related products from a dairy company like Davisco or Hilmar Cheese Co. Hilmar will sell to anyone in quantity that wants their own brand of processed whey as well as protein bars or other supplements. Then there are processing companies that will add the fillers, BCAA's & package it for you which is what most of the brands especially the smaller ones do. You should check the serving size for amount of protein. Size by grams and not a scoop which are different for each brand. Some have a lot of fillers with a big scoop for little protein so you buy more product. And you can also get BCAA's from a separate supplement if needed. I have practically lived for the past year off of whey protein shakes, bottles of boost & ensure and (curds & whey) cottage cheese because of being on a very restricted diet. I use Body Fortress whey protein available from Chinamart or Amazon and its very cheap. Because of my health I had to ask my GI doctors at the Mayo Clinic and they said it was complete and as good quality as the more expensive brands. They often have referred me to major namebrand products like my magnesium/potassium so was a bit surprised. A lot of the so called "Miracle weight loss supplements" like Visalus are just protein powder with some vitamins. There are some safety concerns with protein supplements (even plain water) so if you want to know them: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/whey-protein/safety/hrb-20060532
Rachel Osborne · 7/12/2014
I have never found a protein drink that doesn't make me gag (thick smoothies and milk shakes also make me gag, it's a sensory thing) but I know I really need to increase protein as am training 5+ times week and am now very low body fat and starting to lose muscle mass. :( I do not want to lose any weight. So my question is... Can I just eat a few big handfuls of raw nuts for protein after training instead and wash it down with water and a banana? I really don't have time to prepare special drinks or snacks after training as am usually rushing out door still wet from shower afterwards...nuts, water and banana are transportable.
Lucca Valentine · 7/12/2014
@tropicalpole, I don't know if it fits into your diet plan but hard boiled eggs are excellent. I just boil a bunch of them at one time and then keep them in the fridge so if I need a quick protein boost I can grab it and go
Rachel Osborne · 7/12/2014
That's a good idea! Thanks Lucca. I find I have no appetite straight after training then hungry about an hour+ later by which time am usually busy driving to collect son from preschool or whatever. I guess I could stick a hard boiled egg in a thermos flask to keep it cool and stick it in my purse...
AllysonKendal · 7/12/2014
I hate protien shakes as well... But I love accelerade (orange). It's not a protein shake, it's a recovery drink. Thicker than a regular sports drink but not grossly thick. Anyway, I drank it when I did p90x years ago... And just started using it again. I love it.
SueSnider · 7/13/2014
AboutTime isn't too bad on flavor and doesn't seem to have the gag-inducing aftertaste of some of them. It doesn't contain artificial sweeteners and flavors if that makes a difference to you. Eating protein (hard-boiled egg, nuts, etc) is also good, but the thing about protein shakes is that they deliver the nutrients to your post-workout body faster. There are 3 types of protein powders and whey isolate has the fastest delivery time, I believe. It is broken down further than the other two types so your body doesn't have to waste as much time breaking it down for delivery. Hope this helps!
TLizzard · 7/13/2014
I have been doing shakeology for over a year and love it. Lost weight with it and have had many friends with same experience.
tacha666 · 7/24/2014
Just wanted to let you know, the samples arrived on Tuesday, so 10 days from the UK is totally acceptable. Tried out chocolate / coconut and totally LOVE it! chocolate is nice as well. Need to try the other flavors! I hope they respond quickly to my questions about wholesale conditions.
darcit · 7/24/2014
I like the It Works ProFIT protein powder. I really like that I can bake with it - so most of the time I make homemade protein bars to have after my workout instead of having a shake.
pytrell · 7/24/2014
I use herbalife and am also a health coach. Depending on your goals would depend on which option as far as the shakes go would best fit you. As there is one for weight management and one for the "24 athletes"which basically for those who are actively and consistently working out or active. If you're interested in more information let me know! [email protected]
Tigerschic041721 · 7/25/2014
Just my 2 cents since I've worked in the nutrition industry and fiancé owns a supplement store....as you guessed there are not specific pole products but by marketing they're saying hey this is a lean protein (bc pole dancers are most likely women who don't want to bulk) that will help your muscles recover (bc pole dancing is a tough workout and you need to repair those muscles). There are a bazillion products out there so the most important thing is to decide what your goals are/what you want out of the product and make sure the sales associate knows these goals if you're in a store....unfortunately this can sometimes mean an acquired taste depending on your diet restrictions. I personally feel that taste is not the focus here (although trust me I wish it was) because I've seen so many women get something just bc it tastes good but is the completely wrong product for their fitness/diet/health/weight goals... Prioritizing taste will most likely mean you're getting extra calories/sugar/fillers/chemical additives. Mainly what I mean is look at the ingredients before you buy to make sure you are ok with everything that's in it - you might be surprised at what is legal and "safe"!! If you decide that taste IS the most important factor, you could be better off getting your protein from a whole food source which gives you full flavor or by adding unflavored protein to your food. There are a lot of great protein recipes you can make at the beginning of the week to have when you need it. Just keep in mind that even protein is adding to your daily nutrients so needs to be taken into account just like any other food it's not a "freebie" like a lot of people think. If you've cared to read this far you could ask yourself what are my health values/concerns, do I have diet restrictions, what/when do I normally eat and when do I plan to use the added supplement (morning, midday, bedtime, before/during/after workout, at home/on the go), what are my weight goals (gain/lose/maintain), how and how often do I train, what is my budget, what is most important/what am I willing to sacrifice? I could go on and on about protein lol but this will help eliminate "the bad" options and determine the right options for you. And sorry this was more like 10 cents 😂

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