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Whey Protein

How do you take it, when etc.

NelsonFitness
NelsonFitness g ryan Nelson
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Just wanted to get some ideas on how everyone else is taking their whey protein supplement. It's been years of broscience saying you need to take it within 30 minutes after your workout. This seems legitiamte because of how fast the shakes work into your body, and your body's need for protein after breaking down all your muscle fibers.


However I have recently been reading a few articles on why you can take the protein whenever you want as long as you get enough for the day. Just wanted to see how everyone else is doing it and maybe et some new ideas out there. Also let me know if you feel what you are doing now works better than previous methods. Thanks :D

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ohawkey
ohawkey g Robert Fong
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Posted By: NelsonFitness

Just wanted to get some ideas on how everyone else is taking their whey protein supplement. It's been years of broscience saying you need to take it within 30 minutes after your workout. This seems legitiamte because of how fast the shakes work into your body, and your body's need for protein after breaking down all your muscle fibers.


However I have recently been reading a few articles on why you can take the protein whenever you want as long as you get enough for the day. Just wanted to see how everyone else is doing it and maybe et some new ideas out there. Also let me know if you feel what you are doing now works better than previous methods. Thanks :D

I still take it post workout just because. Some people might think you're an idiot for taking whey post workout, but they forget you can take it whenever you want which includes post workout.

jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: NelsonFitness

Just wanted to get some ideas on how everyone else is taking their whey protein supplement. It's been years of broscience saying you need to take it within 30 minutes after your workout. This seems legitiamte because of how fast the shakes work into your body, and your body's need for protein after breaking down all your muscle fibers.


However I have recently been reading a few articles on why you can take the protein whenever you want as long as you get enough for the day. Just wanted to see how everyone else is doing it and maybe et some new ideas out there. Also let me know if you feel what you are doing now works better than previous methods. Thanks :D

I take it before and after my workouts with some BCAA caps. I use Casein with breakfast and with my last meal on non-workout days. So, Whey protein is only used on workout days but casein is used everyday.

 

John

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NelsonFitness
NelsonFitness g ryan Nelson
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Posted By: jmboiardi

I take it before and after my workouts with some BCAA caps. I use Casein with breakfast and with my last meal on non-workout days. So, Whey protein is only used on workout days but casein is used everyday.

 

John

I had never thought of using casein in the mor one that's a good idea so it'll slowly move through your system all day... Good advice!!

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JoeHurricane
JoeHurricane p Jordan Matthews
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Posted By: NelsonFitness

Just wanted to get some ideas on how everyone else is taking their whey protein supplement. It's been years of broscience saying you need to take it within 30 minutes after your workout. This seems legitiamte because of how fast the shakes work into your body, and your body's need for protein after breaking down all your muscle fibers.


However I have recently been reading a few articles on why you can take the protein whenever you want as long as you get enough for the day. Just wanted to see how everyone else is doing it and maybe et some new ideas out there. Also let me know if you feel what you are doing now works better than previous methods. Thanks :D

I take it after my workout and I mix it with some greek yoghurt I have before I go to bed.

I have heard that similar theory that you don't need to have it after your workout...but that just works for me and most people so I don't plan to stop anytime soon :D

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jack3d14
jack3d14 g Anthony Passa
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Yep, you're right. The most important thing is that you meet your daily requirements (1 gram per lb of bodyweight). Like you said, most people do take protein powder within 30 min post workout.

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