Postworkout nutrition window?

[JohnnyO]

Hey there, I heard that there's a 15-30 minute window at the end of your workout in which you have to refuel or you'll lose substantial gains.

Now usually I take a bus home which means I don't take my post-workout protein shake until about an hour or so afterwards. Will this significantly affect strength and muscle gains or is this whole idea a load of bs?

 

[dave 236]

Hey there, I heard that there's a 15-30 minute window at the end of your workout in which you have to refuel or you'll lose substantial gains.

Now usually I take a bus home which means I don't take my post-workout protein shake until about an hour or so afterwards. Will this significantly affect strength and muscle gains or is this whole idea a load of bs?

An hour is fine,but 30mins is better.Why can't you bring a shake with you?

 

[JohnnyO]

An hour is fine,but 30mins is better.Why can't you bring a shake with you?

I never really thought of that. Do you just bring an empty bottle with protein powder inside then dump some water in after your workout?

 

[dave 236]

Yep ,shaker bottles are great for this.

 

[nkira]

^ Agree