Is it still necessary to eat protein after a workout?

Katydid77 · 10-27-2009, 12:18 AM

I know that more than ever, studies are showing that it is 'calories in vs. calories out', so I am interested if it is still considered to be of great importance to consume protein directly after a workout?

When last I checked, if you didn't consume mucho protein within an hour of working out, your muscles would basically shrivel up and die by later that evening.

What is the latest thinking on this?

PowerManDL · 10-27-2009, 01:24 AM

The less food you eat/greater the deficit, the more important it is to get protein around the workout.

I tend to get most of mine before/during the workout, then another fairly big hit of slow-digesting stuff afterwards.

If you're eating more food, this becomes less important.

Katydid77 · 10-27-2009, 10:22 AM

Thanks, that is a very helpful answer.

Half Full · 11-03-2009, 12:27 AM

I agree with PMDL, and also you should note that there are a lot of recent studies on pre-workout nutrition showing that it can be equal to or better than post-workout nutrition. So as long as you're getting something "around" your workout, you are probably fine. As said, the less total food you're eating daily, the more important this becomes.

Fulmen · 11-03-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerManDL

The less food you eat/greater the deficit, the more important it is to get protein around the workout.

I tend to get most of mine before/during the workout, then another fairly big hit of slow-digesting stuff afterwards.

If you're eating more food, this becomes less important.

+1

I can personally vouch for this; when bulking I cared less when I got protein in; now with cutting, I make sure to get protein in post-workout just to make sure I preserve muscle mass.

mrscott2000 · 11-10-2009, 11:44 AM

You should get in 30-40 grams of protein 15-20 minutes after your workout (protein shake would come in handy) and then an hour after your workout eat again (steak and a potatoe) and drink plenty of water. Each meal throughout the day should consist of lots of protein.

A good meal 30 minutes before your workout would be ideal so you have energy to continue through your workout.

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Josh Rider · 11-11-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerManDL

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Half Full · 11-11-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mrscott2000

You should get in 30-40 grams of protein 15-20 minutes after your workout (protein shake would come in handy) and then an hour after your workout eat again (steak and a potatoe) and drink plenty of water. Each meal throughout the day should consist of lots of protein.

A good meal 30 minutes before your workout would be ideal so you have energy to continue through your workout.

I hope you don't really believe that