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Old 04-30-2008, 08:03 AM   #74 (permalink)
LaraT
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Originally Posted by Natalia View Post
There's no reason to have a shake pre workout for me at least. Just make sure you eat some energy supplying carbs (some ppl prefer low GI carbs, otherwise they feel sluggish and sleepy).....and a little protein. My fav is brown rice and fat-free cottage cheese.

Now post-workout most would benefit from a shake of 30-40g of maltodextrin or dextrose and 25 grams of whey. Quick absorption and ingestion of nutrients is the purpose post-workout.
excellent point about the maltodextrin/dextrose. So many people shy away from carbs but after a workout you really need those carbs. They help "transport" the protein to the muscles and help the muscle recover.
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