Insulin spike

[BigGameJames]

Would 200 calories 56 grams of sugar be too much too drink after a workout for an insulin spike?

or would 125 calories 35 grams of sugar be enough?

[KurtyJ99]

Eat some complex carbs, they will do ya better then plain ol sugar.

[RealMenDeadLift]

As long as you ate a preworkout meal, you dont need a shake right after, just eat a meal once you settle down after the workout.

[snorkelman]

Why are you trying to achieve an insulin spike? Do you think you will get better results in burning fat or muscle gain by doing so?

[keels141]

A relatively lower increase in insulin elevation has been shown to be better at maximizing protein synthesis, so I don't understand why you would want to eat so much sugar. The 'post-workout insulin-spike' is vastly overrated and basically useless, as is the Glycemic Index.

I would suggest you focus more on your total daily calories and macros, and continuously adding weight to your lifts if muscle growth is your goal.

[BigGameJames]

I like to down a protein shake and a carb drink right after working out...

And then eat a balanced meal with complex carbs, protein, fat, 1-2 hours after working out.

It also helps with downing more calories if I drink the "secret formula" after working out.