30 minute window

[memojuentes]

Alright so almost every single person around these forums know that the 30 minute window after your workout is the best way to start the recovery process, but i have some questions about it.

For example today i did my back workout (around 40 mins) then my biceps workout (around 35 mins) and then i decided to do a little bit of abs (about 20 minutes). So there's almost one whole hour from the moment i stopped exercising my back to the moment i drank my protein and got my carbs. Is the 30 minute window for the entire body meaning that the protein synthesis is at it's max and my body will give amino acids to any muscle that asks for it or is it for each muscle meaning that my back was not lucky enough to get any benefit out of my post workout meal?

[WonderPug]

Alright so almost every single person around these forums know that the 30 minute window after your workout is the best way to start the recovery process, but i have some questions about it.

Incorrect.

That "anabolic window" lasts about 24 hours.* Supplement companies and magazines supported by supplement companies want you to think there's a very short window in which to optimize nutrient uptake, because if you believe that nonsense you'll be likely to buy their products.

Don't fall for the marketing nonsense.




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* See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21289204

[lee__d]

Alright so almost every single person around these forums know that the 30 minute window after your workout is the best way to start the recovery process, but i have some questions about it.
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ur not in kansas anymore

[2canman]

Incorrect.

That "anabolic window" lasts about 24 hours.* Supplement companies and magazines supported by supplement companies want you to think there's a very short window in which to optimize nutrient uptake, because if you believe that nonsense you'll be likely to buy their products.

Don't fall for the marketing nonsense.




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* See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21289204

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[Brewstar]

Incorrect.

That "anabolic window" lasts about 24 hours.* Supplement companies and magazines supported by supplement companies want you to think there's a very short window in which to optimize nutrient uptake, because if you believe that nonsense you'll be likely to buy their products.

Don't fall for the marketing nonsense.


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* See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21289204

Which is why most of your meals should come post-workout^

[WonderPug]

Which is why most of your meals should come post-workout^

Or pre-workout, or pre and post-workout.

You see, it really doesn't matter. It's daily nutrition that governs bodyweight and plays a role in body composition. Meal timing and frequency are largely irrelevant.

[PBateman2]

You see, it really doesn't matter. It's daily nutrition that governs bodyweight and plays a role in body composition. Meal timing and frequency are largely irrelevant.

^This.

[Brewstar]

Or pre-workout, or pre and post workout.

It really doesn't matter. It's daily nutrition that governs bodyweight and plays a role in body composition. Meal timing and frequency are largely irrelevant.

Word...so would you agree its crazy that idea you can eat ANYTHING post-workout

[2canman]

Or pre-workout, or pre and post-workout.

You see, it really doesn't matter. It's daily nutrition that governs bodyweight and plays a role in body composition. Meal timing and frequency are largely irrelevant.

Unless you're an endurance athlete

[Brewstar]

Unless you're an endurance athlete

Tru Dat...my best friend is an elite tri-athlete be cannot eat enough

[WonderPug]

Word...so would you agree its crazy that idea you can eat ANYTHING post-workout

Yes.

Your intake should be within the bounds of your daily micro/macronutrient intake targets and the vast majority of your caloric intake should be derived from whole foods.

[memojuentes]

damn i've been living a lie then, so all those articles claiming that you can eat any kind of sugar after your workout without worrying about it turning into fat are also lies??

[lee__d]

damn i've been living a lie then, so all those articles claiming that you can eat any kind of sugar after your workout without worrying about it turning into fat are also lies??

look, gaining fat simply comes down to calories in vs cals out, over time.

as pug stated, total daily calorie/macro targets faaaaaaaar outweigh any meal timing/frequency.


if that 'sugar' is going to put u into a caloric surplus for the day (and if u continue this in the long run), then yea, you'll gain.

[Brewstar]

Yes.

Your intake should be within the bounds of your daily micro/macronutrient intake targets and the vast majority of your caloric intake should be derived from whole foods.

mines about 65/35 not ideal, but it works

[WonderPug]

^ As long as you meet your micro/macronutrient intake target, it will not impact bodyweight or composition, but it might not be the best idea in regard to long-term health.

damn i've been living a lie then, so all those articles claiming that you can eat any kind of sugar after your workout without worrying about it turning into fat are also lies??

You've been exposed to total nonsense driven by marketing folks and not applicable research.

I suggest you read:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=133634471
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?p=436716771
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=123915821

[memojuentes]

thanks a lot guys

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