After Workout Timing (food)

instant · 01-18-2006, 03:05 PM

I usually have a snack, oats and whey, before I go to workout and then whey, creatine, etc. after I work out. I was wondering how long is the optimal time to wait after working out to get a meal in and what should it consist of.

The13ig13adWolf · 01-18-2006, 03:29 PM

what do you mean by 'snack' exactly? you may not be eating enough pre or post. immediately following training is optimal. i'm partial to a low GI carb + whey PWO. this is the best time for your shake due to the absorbtion rate. makes sure your getting carbs in post workout in addition to your protein.

instant · 01-18-2006, 07:36 PM

I know that immediatly after a workout is the best time for a "shake" - that is when I take my whey and creatine - I'm talking about an actual meal. I guess to rephrase "How long after you take your post workout shake do you eat a full meal"

Doublebase · 01-18-2006, 08:30 PM

I usually have a meal about 30 - 40 mins after my workout.

**Emma-Leigh** · 01-18-2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by instant

I know that immediatly after a workout is the best time for a "shake" - that is when I take my whey and creatine - I'm talking about an actual meal. I guess to rephrase "How long after you take your post workout shake do you eat a full meal"

In my opinion ~60 minutes (or at the latest 90 minutes) after your PWO shake.

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The13ig13adWolf IM Ball Buster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I win... Posts: 1,367	what do you mean by 'snack' exactly? you may not be eating enough pre or post. immediately following training is optimal. i'm partial to a low GI carb + whey PWO. this is the best time for your shake due to the absorbtion rate. makes sure your getting carbs in post workout in addition to your protein.
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01-18-2006, 07:36 PM	#3
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01-18-2006, 08:30 PM	#4
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 6,611	I usually have a meal about 30 - 40 mins after my workout.