Thread: Post-Workout Nutrition Theory

Most people will say a mix of proteins and carbs is essential. I'm not sure if it's true or not but that's what most will say.

In regards to cardio, read about cortisol and carbs.

Everybody's different. Not everyone can take in the same amount of calories or variations of macros and expect the same results. I think it all comes down to is you experimenting and finding the best balance for yourself.

Well yea. But I am not talking about me. I was just looking for a broad range. I would assume there is an intake which is ideal after a workout, regardless of the overall calories required for the day.

No idea :\

Originally Posted by Muscle_Girl

Is there a general nutrition replenishment which is ideal for most, if not all people? (Protein, Carb, Fats?)

What influences the ranges of these nutrition types? Is it the same for cardio bunnies as it is for hardcore lifters? Would people on HIIT require something different from both?

Does what you have pre-workout influence what you should have post-workout?

Does your current bodyfat and diet type influence what you have post-workout? Also, do your choices vary based on goals?

I am sure there are plenty more variables to consider when choosing what to have post-workout, what else should people consider when deciding?

I take ONE thing post workout and that is Muscle Replinisher. Really enjoying the Lemonade flavor.

But the most effective macros of protien, carbs,fats will vary for each one.

Originally Posted by Muscle_Girl

Is there a general nutrition replenishment which is ideal for most, if not all people? (Protein, Carb, Fats?)

What influences the ranges of these nutrition types? Is it the same for cardio bunnies as it is for hardcore lifters? Would people on HIIT require something different from both?

Does what you have pre-workout influence what you should have post-workout?

Does your current bodyfat and diet type influence what you have post-workout? Also, do your choices vary based on goals?

I am sure there are plenty more variables to consider when choosing what to have post-workout, what else should people consider when deciding?

Here is MY OPINION....

When doing workouts like HIIT and weight training, your body spikes it's Growth Hormone levels for several hours after your work out.

Now, a common thing that people do is take a shake with lots of carbs and protein in it after a work out. But unfortunately, the insulin spike inhibits your Growth hormone spike.

However, the insulin spike will help you recover quicker from that specific work out, but you miss out on the growth hormone benefits such as fat loss.

You can still lose fat, and still gain muscle, but in my opinion, I would prefer to keep my growth hormone spikes surging as long as possible after my workout.

So what I do is I actually have a meal after my workouts with protein, healthy fats and complex carbs. Combining them all together like this will slow the absorption rate so you can still benefit from the growth hormone levels without causing an insulin spike...

Again this is MY OPINION, and it will probably be debated by others.

Growth hormone secretion is also part of a negative feedback loop involving IGF-I. High blood levels of IGF-I lead to decreased secretion of growth hormone not only by directly suppressing the somatotroph, but by stimulating release of somatostatin from the hypothalamus.

Growth Hormone