post cardio when/what to eat?

**warrhoggxx** · 06-03-2010, 12:10 PM

after am hiit style cardio on empty stomach how long should i wait to eat or drink shake and what is the best thing for me to have.

**JCBourne** · 06-03-2010, 10:34 PM

Best to have a protein shakes ASAP after working out, your body is looking for fuel and you need to get that protein into you.

**stepaukas** · 06-04-2010, 07:05 AM

its up to you, but what i drink after a hard ride is 32oz of whole milk.

**juggernaut** · 06-04-2010, 07:08 AM

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**juggernaut** · 06-04-2010, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by stepaukas

its up to you, but what i drink after a hard ride is 32oz of whole milk.

whole milk has too much fat; skim is better.

**warrhoggxx** · 06-04-2010, 10:20 AM

thanks all

**WeightGainNet** · 06-05-2010, 09:48 PM

Here is exactly what I do and I get results:

Before your morning cardio: Take 10g. BCAA's. This will help prevent muscle catabolism during your workout.

DO NOT eat right after your workout. Your body is in a highly metabolic state and you are still burning fat. Eating will put a stop to this. Instead, when you're done with your workout, take another 5-10g. BCAA's.

Eat half an hour to an hour after your cardio workout. A full meal consisting of protein, carbs and fat.

Originally Posted by warrhoggxx

after am hiit style cardio on empty stomach how long should i wait to eat or drink shake and what is the best thing for me to have.

**WeightGainNet** · 06-05-2010, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by GymRat707

Best to have a protein shakes ASAP after working out, your body is looking for fuel and you need to get that protein into you.

This would make sense if you were doing a regular weight lifting workout, but not for right after cardio. Wait a half hour to an hour after your workout to eat.

Like I said your body is still burning fat after your cardio and eating anything will stop this fat burning effect. Or at least slow it down.

**Built** · 06-05-2010, 09:56 PM

Interesting strategy with the BCAAs. I must try this. Got a brand you like, weightgainnet?

**WeightGainNet** · 06-05-2010, 09:59 PM

Personally I just use BodyTech from VitaminShopp. I get it of their website.

Originally Posted by Built

Interesting strategy with the BCAAs. I must try this. Got a brand you like, weightgainnet?

**Built** · 06-05-2010, 10:00 PM

Thanks - and I like your crystal light idea too. Cheers.

**juggernaut** · 06-06-2010, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by WeightGainNet

This would make sense if you were doing a regular weight lifting workout, but not for right after cardio. Wait a half hour to an hour after your workout to eat.

Like I said your body is still burning fat after your cardio and eating anything will stop this fat burning effect. Or at least slow it down.

Will this occur with any type of cardio? I do Javorek complexes, HIIT and LISS throughout the week and want to know if this occurs on those types of protocols.

**Built** · 06-06-2010, 07:55 PM

Actually, it isn't true for any type of cardio. Published research shows that post-workout fat-burning continues, even in the presence of carbohydrate.

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