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Over 40? - EAT PROTEIN WITHIN ONE HOUR OF EXERCISE

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  • professionalHobbyist
    professionalHobbyist Posts: 1,316 Member
    Lots of workout magazines state a similar theory. But some also say it is a tiny amount of protein that is needed, like 20 grams.

    I have read this theory for years and have room in my daily calorie spread for 100 calories of protein about 15 minutes before lifting.

    So as part of a good diet and exercise plan, does it work?

    Maybe? Hard to prove in my mind but I'm happy with my progress.
  • cajuntank
    cajuntank Posts: 924 Member
    RBrigzy wrote: »
    According to research I have just listed to on the BBC's Radio 4 programme you should eat protein WITHIN ONE HOUR of exercise - as only is this window of time will your muscles absorb protein and build muscle bulk.

    The entire programme is VERY interesting and you can listen by following this link:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tdnjl


    I think what is throwing everyone is your all or nothing statement of "eat protein WITHIN ONE HOUR of exercise - as only is this window of time will your muscles absorb protein and build muscle bulk." So the other 23 hours (give or take) of non-exercise, your muscles will not absorb protein or build??? We would be dead, I was assume, if this was the case :D .
    Take-away from the other poster's link about Nutrient Timing revisited is, eat a couple of meals a day with those meals consisting of protein.... Good to go.
    Additionally, I agree that as we age, studies have found that we might benefit from additional protein as "stuff don't work as well as it used to when we were young whipper-snappers". So add in a few extra grams of protein spread across your day...Good to go.
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