A protein shaker is a faithful companion of a real athlete. Choosing wisely

Almost every amateur athlete and absolutely every professional uses sports nutrition as the main way to build muscle mass and restore the body's energy balance before and after training. For the most part, sports nutrition is a nutritious cocktail. It is in order to cook them that you need a cocktail shaker. It is very simple and convenient to mix and carry sports drinks.

History of occurrence

Surprisingly, about 7 thousand years before our era, people in South America used pumpkin as a container for mixing drinks. A kind of real shaker was invented in 1800, when a particularly gifted bartender came up with the idea of inserting a narrower glass into a wide one. At the beginning of the 20th century, the tradition of drinking evening tea with a symbolic alcoholic cocktail became especially popular. Then homemade shakers resembling teapots appeared in New York. Very soon, cocktails began to be prepared in silver shakers.

How does it work?

What is a protein shaker for? Of course, to mix! Moreover, by shaking. Inside such a device there is a special plastic mesh, which can be of different shapes. Its main function is to carefully break up the lumps so that the cocktail becomes a homogeneous consistency. A protein shaker, the price of which is low, may not have such a grid, instead a special ball is used. It fits into a shaker glass and, when shaken, also successfully helps to achieve a homogeneous cocktail consistency.

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How to choose?

In the world sporting goods market, you can find a protein shaker of the following volume:

• 500 ml;
• From 650 to 750 ml.

The latter are the most common. However, the experience of professional athletes clearly shows that such shakers are not as practical as the first ones. A 500 ml protein shaker is convenient to use because a serving of protein powder usually ranges from 28 to 44 grams. Such a portion must be diluted with 200-250 ml of liquid, that is, the entire mixture will take up exactly half the volume of the device. In addition, the protein shaker, the price of which starts from 140 rubles, is compact and does not take up much space. If you include weight gainers in your sports menu, then it will be more convenient to purchase a 650-700 ml device. There are two types of athletes' satellite data: with a slamming lid and with a thread. Which one should I choose? Both options have the right to exist, but the one with a threaded lid is considered the most reliable. It is easier to close, and the probability of leakage or accidental opening is extremely low.

Advantages of protein shakers

These devices are compact, so they can be freely taken anywhere. Shakers are economical, as they are several times cheaper than mixers and blenders. They are convenient to use, because all you need is your hands in order to beat a cocktail efficiently. And finally, the protein shaker creates a uniform consistency thanks to a ball or mesh. Good luck in choosing your companion!