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10/12/2025 2:09 pm
I like to drink some bcaas during, but to be honest do not usually take in protein within an hour after working out. 1. After I work out I'm usually not immediately hungry. 2. No excuse for not doing the protein shake.
Nutrient timing definately interests me though. Ive also read its important to injest carbs immediately after a workout because it will restore glycogen levels and also increases glycogen storage, and therefore gives your muscles more volume and endurance.
Plus you've got that whole idea of an "anabolic window" right after working out, and carbs spiking your insulin.
10/12/2025 2:33 pm
Plus you've got that whole idea of an "anabolic window" right after working out, and carbs spiking your insulin.
Do you believe in the anabolic window? And if so, what span do you think is accurate?
This is something (anabolic window/nutrient timing) I've never put into practice, so I'll be interested to see if it effects me.
I feel like I'm always learning about what works for me, and I strongly believe that a lot of diet/training is subjective to the person. There is a lot of fundamentals backed up by science of course, but I think e fun part is figuring out what works for my genetics. Learning something about my body is something that feels like an achievement for me at least.
10/12/2025 3:01 pm
Do you believe in the anabolic window? And if so, what span do you think is accurate?
This is something (anabolic window/nutrient timing) I've never put into practice, so I'll be interested to see if it effects me.
I feel like I'm always learning about what works for me, and I strongly believe that a lot of diet/training is subjective to the person. There is a lot of fundamentals backed up by science of course, but I think e fun part is figuring out what works for my genetics. Learning something about my body is something that feels like an achievement for me at least.
Personally, I'm not a huge believer in it or too concerned with the concept. I don't believe it works for me.
There is definitely some science to back it up, but the fact is that the vast majority of growth for everyone occurs during sleep anyway, so as long as you get your protein+carbs after you lift, one will be fine IMO. I'd be more worried about making sure I got the best uninterrupted sleep possible. There are guys out there who sleep 5-6 hours a night but worried about timing their macros to the hour, believe it or not... :p
10/12/2025 3:19 pm
I've heard mix review on having both before and after. I prefer to have a solid
reg meal with carbs prior to workout and then 50-60g of protein after workout.
Then about 60-90 after that I have my next regular meal as my body is ready
for real food by then. This works whether bulking or cutting for me.
JohnyB
This is what I do.
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I like to drink some bcaas during, but to be honest do not usually take in protein within an hour after working out. 1. After I work out I'm usually not immediately hungry. 2. No excuse for not doing the protein shake.
Nutrient timing definately interests me though. Ive also read its important to injest carbs immediately after a workout because it will restore glycogen levels and also increases glycogen storage, and therefore gives your muscles more volume and endurance.
Gotta feed the machine. Get that protein in as soon as you can after working out.
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