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Hi Everyone!
I am a bit confused about Protein Shakes.
Are you suppose to drink them before your workout or after. My workout is a combo of cardio and light weight lifting. (I am a female).

Does it make a difference if you have the shake for lunch or directly after a workout?

Thanks!
 
ginac117 said:
Hi Everyone!
I am a bit confused about Protein Shakes.
Are you suppose to drink them before your workout or after. My workout is a combo of cardio and light weight lifting. (I am a female).

Does it make a difference if you have the shake for lunch or directly after a workout?

Thanks!
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It depends on what you are trying to do with them. For the most part they are used as meal replacements. If you are a hard core body builder, you should have whey protien after a workout.

For your purposes it probably doesn't really matter. I would use them sparingly as a meal replacement.
 
Actually, it does matter...

If it is solely a protein shake (19 grams or more of protein in each serving), then it should be taken after a workout.
A meal replacement shake contains carbohydrates, protein, and fat in a specific ratios to mimick a meal (hence the name). That can be taken throughout the day.
 
Its better to have some food before work out. (1hr)
I find that if I just got on shakes and drinks I get really dizzy.

Protien shakes are for right after your workout before you even get showered. You dont want your muscles to starve, while yor haveing a shower, getting dressed and driving home.

I have a protien shake asap, then some food when I get home.

Even meal replacement shakes and no substitute for a health diet.
 
you should consume a pro/carb shake immediatly following your weight training as this is the time that your body is in it's most anabolic state.
 
Im concerned about the statement "My workout is a combo of cardio and light weight lifting. (I am a female)."

WHAT? :D :D

It doesn't matter. If your goal is to drop body fat then you should be lifting a heavy enough weight that your muscles feel fatigued on the last rep. You should feel as though you cannot do one more rep without sacrificing form.

Good luck to you!
 
Trainer Lynn said:
Im concerned about the statement "My workout is a combo of cardio and light weight lifting. (I am a female)."

WHAT? :D :D

It doesn't matter. If your goal is to drop body fat then you should be lifting a heavy enough weight that your muscles feel fatigued on the last rep. You should feel as though you cannot do one more rep without sacrificing form.

Good luck to you!
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I agree - there is such a HUGE misconception when it comes to female training. Alot of females think that if they lift heavy that they will get big.

HUGE misconception.
 
manofkent said:
Its better to have some food before work out. (1hr)
I find that if I just got on shakes and drinks I get really dizzy.

Protien shakes are for right after your workout before you even get showered. You dont want your muscles to starve, while yor haveing a shower, getting dressed and driving home.

I have a protien shake asap, then some food when I get home.

Even meal replacement shakes and no substitute for a health diet.
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A trainer at 24 hr told me the same, drink a protein shake right after working out. but not to eat within 2 hours before.

would this be the same if I am working out right before bed? would that protein help build my muscles as I sleep?
 
I take my shakes before and after work out.
Good wheypowder contains a good amount of BCAA (branched chain amino acids) that prevent your body from burning up any muscles at all.
The first I drink an hour before workout and the other immediately after.
 
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