which is best and how much do you take after a workout?
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Typically a 2/1 or 3/1 carb/protein ratio is best post-workout. These numbers depend on your weight, body fat and of course goals.
Whey hydroslate is best post-workout. If this is not available whey isolate is next. Of course the best protein is the one you absorb.
This may be gross, but if you have gas following a protein shake you did not absorb much of the protein.
Chew your protein shakes to increase absorption. All digestion starts with the release of saliva. Weird, but great tactic to increase absorbtion of liquids.
Whey hydroslate is best post-workout. If this is not available whey isolate is next. Of course the best protein is the one you absorb.
This may be gross, but if you have gas following a protein shake you did not absorb much of the protein.
Chew your protein shakes to increase absorption. All digestion starts with the release of saliva. Weird, but great tactic to increase absorbtion of liquids.
Ha,thanks for the advice
I went ahead and bought a bag of protien powder(vanilla flavored)
Dont know why but you really feel good after a workout when drinking this
I went ahead and bought a bag of protien powder(vanilla flavored)
Dont know why but you really feel good after a workout when drinking this
Took a whey protien shake last night after my workout,ofcourse I cant see results yet but I hope this works
It came in a bottle,I just had to add milk to it.85%protien so not too bad.
It came in a bottle,I just had to add milk to it.85%protien so not too bad.
Do protein shakes also help following a cardio workout? or is it just after lifting weights?
yes taking a shake in after cardio is good because when you run you do break down muscle so its good to replenish your muscles back
A protein shake is fine post-cardio, but the ratios largely depend on the specifics of your workout.
How far? At what speed? Did you perform sprints? Etc.
Unless a high amount of sprinting was done a regular meal that replenishes glycogen levels will suffice.
How far? At what speed? Did you perform sprints? Etc.
Unless a high amount of sprinting was done a regular meal that replenishes glycogen levels will suffice.
If you get gas from protein or are lactose in tolerant (like me) try a whey protein isolate like ErgoPharm's GF Pro or Universal's Ultra IsoWhey. You'll find that they taste much better than concentrates as well...
I love Universal's chocolate flavor!
I love Universal's chocolate flavor!