which is more important? pre or post workout meal?

[mikeprogress09]

I just saw this in wintermules workout log and was wondering which meal do you think is more important? and why..?

[nooblift]

Is there a specific reason for this question?
Why not just eat both?

But in all seriousness, it depends when you lift and what have you eaten during the day.

If you lift at 6PM, and have already eaten 3 meals during the day, but not 4 hours or so, then the PostWorkout meal would be ideal.

However, if your lifting at 6PM, and you still have not eaten at all during the day, the pre-workout meal would probably be more beneficial.

[Adrenolin]

Postworkout

[SandMayne]

i think both are important

pre for energy
post for recovery

[Khongco]

post workout. that's when your body needs the most nutrients

[SecondSucks]

Pre workout. I'd much rather have the engery to push myself with heavier weights and have a great workout than to feel fatigued and lethargic.



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By no means do i agree 100% with the article since it does promote a product but it makes plenty of sense.

[BABABANG]

Pre, because it gives you the energy to actually do the lifting. However you should eat after as well, to aid in recovery.

[new_generation]

Post.

[thatonedude_808]

Both are heavily equal IMO

[ShNiGG]

i think both are important

pre for energy
post for recovery

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[Oldsport]

Both, but overall i would say post.

[addicted2arc]

Definitely post...

[Obnoxious123]

Postworkout

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[allergic2rice]

i'd say post, just cause of recovery/nutrients.

pre would be for fuel/setting up recovery.





but you shouldn't relax on one and emphasize another, just do both...

[WackyChris]

Post, but pre is still important.

[dunkalicious]

postworkout

[robbiez88]

pre. how can u push urself to get results if u dont have the energy?

[JOSEF RAKICH]

Why would you even ask this question?

They are both important, just eat both and you have nothing to worry about.

[allergic2rice]

pre. how can u push urself to get results if u dont have the energy?

tbh, no matter how great a PreWO meal is, I don't think it's going to let you set amazing PR's on that alone.
Not that PostWO meals will, but they are CRUCIAL in the recovery process.

If you eat well throughout the day, then IMHO your PreWO Meal won't affect you too much.
:/

[Superman Mk II]

Preworkout. Fuels your workout, and gets some quality bcaa's in your bloodstream, as well as a host of other goodies.

Postworkout all you need is a dextrose and whey shake, Replenish glycogen stores, and get some fast digesting protein into you. if your counting that as a meal, if your on about the meal an hour or so after your workout, then its not really a post workout meal, just, another meal.