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Protien shakes ? Cardio

etray2002
etray2002 Posts: 15 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is it okay to drink protien shake for cardio , or are they only for lifting weights. And if only for lifting weights how often should I drink a shake if I lift weights 3 times a week for about 1 hour per day. Thanx

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Protein shakes are to increase your protein intake if you can't get enough through food. You don't need them to do a certain type of exercise.

    I compete in bodybuilding, lift weights 6 times a week and rarely use protein powder as I prefer to eat food.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    It's true that you don't really need them if you get enough protein in your diet. However, there is nothing wrong with drinking them on your cardio days if you want/need a little extra. I drink a protein shake every day and don't have any problems with it.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    You can drink a protein shake any time you want to meet your protein goal. Some lifters try to drink a protein shake during the 30-60 minute "window" after a workout, but that doesn't mean you can't drink it during other times.
  • M30834134
    M30834134 Posts: 411 Member
    +1 to everything above.

    Protein in general will help you retain some muscles while at caloric deficit and you can either get your protein through foods or supplements - your choice.
  • etray2002
    etray2002 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanx guys for the great information
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