post workout protein

[sierraman]

is it good to have a protein shake right after your lift?

[paul_22]

protein synthesis occurs around 8 hrs post workout so you best get alot of protein ingested in that time frame ... i liek to get a high protein meal around 30-45 mins post work out

[babybull34]

More the better, eat all the protein insight afterwards

[willy222]

mix ur shake with water after it will get into ur system quicker, try and get a chicken breast or something when ya get home

[MrV]

Originally Posted by sierraman

is it good to have a protein shake right after your lift?

yes.. IMO it is one of the top times to eat/drink protein during the day, if not the top.. and the sooner the better.. i usually shoot for within 30 min after workout.. but 30 min to an hour (an hour is pushing it IMO) and you should be good.. that is also where "whey" protein comes in the mix.. it is digested by your body fast, thus providing your muscles what they need in the time they need it most..

[staxripa]

i like this stuff plus 25g of casein personally, it gives me back energy rapidly after a single body part/30 min cardio workout.
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[access]

Absolutlely needed after a workout.

[eddgardd]

is it recommended directly after workout like 5 minutes after workout or should i wait at least 20 to 30 minutes and then drink my protein shake

[MrV]

Originally Posted by eddgardd

is it recommended directly after workout like 5 minutes after workout or should i wait at least 20 to 30 minutes and then drink my protein shake

no waiting is needed.. if you have the shake with you at the gym, take it when you finish working out.. otherwise just take it when you get home or at your earliest convenience within that time frame..

[staxripa]

you need more than just a protine shake post work out, a mix of simple carbs and complex carbs as well, i think the simple carbs convert into insulin and help muscle groth or something, when i started taking the drink i listed it helped me stay up on energy for the rest of the day i highly recomend a good PWO drink not just protine.