If my daily schedule roughly looks like this:
10 am - breakfast
11 am - lift
noon - lunch
4-5 hours without physical activity
5-7 pm - basketball
8 pm - dinner
What time during the day should I drink a protein shake (if I only drink one a day)? Would it be better to drink it after lifting or after basketball?
Or does it not really even matter what time of day you take a protein shake?
Thanks in advance
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07-14-2015, 09:34 PM #1
When should I take my protein shake?
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07-14-2015, 09:43 PM #2
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07-14-2015, 10:33 PM #3
It doesn't matter a whole lot when you take the protein shake, but like wish said, that you meet your required protein intake for the whole day. If it just happens that you drink it after you lift, then that is fine. After basketball would be fine also - just a convenient way to get your protein in.
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07-15-2015, 04:07 AM #4
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07-15-2015, 04:11 AM #5
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07-15-2015, 06:34 AM #6
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IMO, using whole foods as much as possible to reach your protein intake for the day is ideal. However, we all know with our busy schedules that’s not always possible, so supplementing with protein shakes is a must to meet your target protein intake. In my experience, timing does matter. First, I like to consume a whey protein shake in milk as soon as I wake up (about an hour before eating a solid breakfast). Since your body has been fasting from your 6 to 9 hours of sleep, and in a catabolic state you need a fast digesting protein to stop the process. Second, I like to consume a whey protein shake immediately following my work out to refuel the muscles, maximize recovery and muscle protein synthesis (also add a BCAA supplement in here as well). Third, I like to consume some type of slow digesting protein right before bed (something containing micellar casein). This will prevent muscle breakdown by providing a slow steady stream of amino acids while you’re sleeping. This structure works for me, and I’ve seen improvement by going to this plan.
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07-15-2015, 08:56 AM #7
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