How soon to drink a protien shake after workout????

[Lynes77]

After my lifting workout i will usually run on the treadmill for 30-45 min, should I drink my protein shake after or before running? Also, what is a good protein power out there. I got a case of the Muscle Milk light from Costco but realized that the protein content is not specified, it does not say Whey protein. Should i change it up?

Thanks!!!

[snorkelman]

I assume that you have fallen for the supplement industry's favorite concept: the mythical need for immediate post-workout protein.

Bro, you will do just fine having a shake after your cardio. In fact, you will not see any difference in body comp, if you skip the shake and just eat a chicken sandwich when you get home from the gym.

[Lynes77]

I assume that you have fallen for the supplement industry's favorite concept: the mythical need for immediate post-workout protein.

Bro, you will do just fine having a shake after your cardio. In fact, you will not see any difference in body comp, if you skip the shake and just eat a chicken sandwich when you get home from the gym.

Thanks for the reply!

[Swamp Dog]

If you don't have an iv of protein in by your last rep your doing it wrong.

[jhouser]

The thought of having a protein shake in my stomach while doing 45 minutes of cardio makes me shudder.

OP, you'll be fine to wait until after your cardio. I agree with snorkelman.

[JNM209]

I personally dont, I train fasted at 6 am and dont eat anything until 12, im on an intermittent fasting routine (google "leangains") but I break my fast with a 1000 calorie meal 50 grams supplemeent protein from my shake and 50+ from my meal...dont buy into the supp comp timing stuff your body will use the protein when needed, ive been steaduly cutting on my current routine after plateuing in weight loss and im still getting stronger while leaning... You can take that protein right away if you want but it aint that serious...

[BogusForLife]

The only way to see gains from a protein shake is to keep your shaker cup with you during the entire workout and use it to catch EVERY drop of sweat (this increases bioavailability by 105%). If you sweat on the bench, use a paper towel to soak it up and drain it into the shaker cup (same thing applies for clothes).

Once you've done that, it's imperative that you drink the sweat/protein powder concoction during the last rep of the last exercise while your targeted muscles are still under tension. If you mistakenly wait until the set is over, DO NOT drink the shake as it will be all but useless to do so. Instead, repeat the entire workout in reverse order (muscle confusion) and give yourself another shot at the last rep window.

Most lifters don't notice a difference when supplementing with protein shakes because they think "timing is irrelevant" or "drinking your own sweat is broscience" or "IIFYM" or "protein is protein" which couldn't be further from the truth.