it is more important to take in some carbs post workout with ur shake. i use ABB carbo force

i agree with MOjs13. Carbs take too long to assimilate in the body and are best used in post work out

I disagree. About 1 hour before workout you should get some good carbs in. I would not drink a shake or take in anything that requires a lot of digestive "energy" within the hour before the workout as your body will be busy digesting instead of pushing iron.

I sort of agree with both sides here. I've heard pre-workout meals(up to 1 hour before) are pretty important carb wise although not as important as post workout(30 min after-max) meals. I usually take in a nice protien shake and maybe a PBJ after my workouts depending on the intensity of them. I look at it as sort of a reward for myself. Bottom line, have more carbs after your workout. Just my .02

It depends on your goals. If your goal is purely athletic performance and you dont care about losing fat, then taking in carbs before your workout is best. But if fat loss is your goal then you dont want to take in carbs before a workout. It would be best to take in A LOT of carbs immediately after a workout, because carbs ingested post exercise do not get converted to fat. They are sucked up by your muscles like a sponge.