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Before and after! My trainer says a good soy protein shake before helps my body work out at an optimal level, after is good for rebuilding the muscle from the workout.
AnswerYes it is a good idea to consume protein before and after a workout but it should be known that the most crucial time, is after your workout. During the 3 hours after your workout is essentially your muscle making window of opportunity. This is when your muscles are basically starving for protein and makes the most use of them. I suggest a fast acting protein such as whey immediately after, like within 15 minutes! Typically, this is a protein powder that you mix with water or milk. Sometime after that, within the 3 hour window consume a good whole food meal containing at least 30 grams of protein and 50-80 grams of complex carbs such as white rice, pasta, baked potato, etc. The reason I suggest the use of a complex carbs at this time is not to make you fat, because it won't. Complex carbs will raise you insulin levels and shoot all those good nutrients through your bloodstream straight to repairing your muscles. It's also a good time to enjoy that plate of spaghetti or rice. If you are looking to gain weight then eating pasta, brown rice or a baked potatoe is a great suggestion however if your goal is to lose weight I suggest eating half of what you would for rice or pasta and replace it with broccoli and green beans.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes you take protein before a work out to build muscle. Then you take protein after a workout to recover you muscle.
You can take a shake in the morning with your breakfast and after the workout. Never drink a shake prior to working out, unless you want to burp it back out and potentially vomit all over the gym. After a hard workout (like compounds), your body wants to restore, which is the best time for carbs and protein to take in. after working out (if you havent had dinner yet), have a nice dinner with a good glass of milk, have a healthy high protein snack before going to bed and rest at least 8 hours.
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∙ 14y agoWhey protein is one of the best forms of protein.
After a workout, your muscles would need a lot of protein to recuperate and grow. If you take whey protein after a workout, it would get absorbed by your muscles quickly and your muscles would grow well.
So whey protein is best consumed after workout.
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∙ 14y agoI would suggest both if you can. If not after the workout as this is when you will absorb it the quickest and use it to repair the muscles
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∙ 13y agoYou usually should drink it before, during, and after. When you use it you want to work out so the vitamins will almost immediately add to your workout basically a bonus.
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∙ 13y agoYou drink protein shakes 1 hour after your workout.
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∙ 13y agoBoth and during.
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Should you eat during a workout?
No, you should eat protein before and after, but drink a lot of water during.
When should I eat a banana and protein shake After my workout?
You should eat a banana and a protein shake after workout after refreshing and having a shower.
After a workout can you eat before you drink a protein shake?
It is suggested that you take your protein shake before you eat anything. It is always better to give your body a high protein meal before you eat your regular food.
What should a woman eat after exercise?
The same as what a man should eat after a workout. Basic Protein. It helps the development of muscles. :]
Can you eat a meal before or after working out?
You should eat a Meal before you start your workout and after
When is the best times to eat protein to gain muscle when weightlifting?
You will need protein all the time, but the "best times" to eat protein is before and after your workout. Your muscles require protein after a workout to repair itself, so the protein consumed should will be available after your workout to regenerate those muscles. Muscle growth is achieved through rest, your muscles are the weakest when you lift, so you need to give them at least 48 hours of rest to grow. Many people also eat cottage cheese or take casein supplements before going to bed. The reason before this is that casein is a slow digesting protein, so when you are sleeping, your body is still getting that protein in needs to build your muscles while you cant eat in your sleep.
Can you eat after a cardio workout?
Yes, you can. It's actually good to eat after a workout. Make sure to eat almost immediately (less than 30 minutes) after you workout, and eat something with lots of protein and carbohydrates!
How much protein is safe to eat?
Typically the rule of thumb (in the workout world) is one gram of protein per pound of weight. Thus, if you weigh 135# you should eat 135 gms of protein.
Should you eat before or after workout?
depends eat carbs before a workout for fat, possibly some types of fats if you're an endurance athletes eat protein after a workout for muscle repair so i would recommend the carbs before exercise if you're going to do cardio training, or protein after a workout if you're going to do resistance training
Do you know of some good pre workout meals I should eat?
You should not eat anything. It just messes with your stomach. Eat a couple of hours before. Then do your workout. It's the best way to do it.
Will you gain weight if you eat after working out?
Depending on what you eat you could. However you should have a light protein snack after a workout such a protein shake or apple with peanut butter to replenish some nutrients that your body used while you were working out and to help heal the muscles after a workout.
Would it be better for me to eat a banana and have protein shake after my workout i dont do any cardio after working out 2 days a week?
Yes, it would be better for you to eat a banana and have a protein shake after your workout.
