Do you drink protein after a workout?

bobbiedr

Anytime I have a workout, I always drink protein. I mix 1 scoop of my protein with water and have that.

Does anyone else do that? Should I be doing that?

pauljsolie

Yes, I do and you should also.

Saksgirl1

I do that... supposedly it helps to rebuild your muscles and cut back on soreness. I'm pretty sure whomever told me that lied about the soreness part? (not that I'm bitter while lying on the couch on a sunday afternoon because it hurts too much to move or anything?)

FairyMiss

unless i am going to be directly eating a meal with good protien yes i do

Bridge_CG

Yep! I feel so refreshed after I drink my protein after a work out; and perhaps stronger. Haha. I like to mix one scoop of protein powder with milk and water. Extra calories I know, but... I can't stand just water.

It's a good way to help your muscles recover! So keep on doing it!

Kalrez

I drink 2 protein shake things a day, not to build muscle, but rather to supplement my diet. I'll have 1 scoop with milk in the morning. After I workout, I'll try to have 1 scoop with water within an hour after I get done. I hear it's a good way to help build muscle. I mainly do it so that I'm getting enough protein throughout the day.

chevy88grl

Yes, I do.

bellieff

i do! it works out great for me because im always hungry afterwards and its something beneficial in my system without all the heavy feeling of a meal after jumping around.

SetecAstronomy

I was for a while, but also following it later on with a regular breakfast. I was told I can cut out the protein (shake) right after the workout and just have the breakfast (which didn't have much protein in it). This saves calories.

I'm of mixed minds on it, but I'm also not a workout-aholic. If/when I get more into working out I might re-visit the topic but for now I'll save the calories (and expense).

Mills187

Always!!! feed those muscles even if its your heart after some intense cardio!

SpaceMarkus

Nope, I drink a recovery formula. 3 carbs to every protein. The muscles suck up the carbs and carry to protein into your muscles. Most protein shakes have so much protein you end up peeing it out anyway.

Zen_Master_B

I do that... supposedly it helps to rebuild your muscles and cut back on soreness. I'm pretty sure whomever told me that lied about the soreness part? (not that I'm bitter while lying on the couch on a sunday afternoon because it hurts too much to move or anything?)

Could I always suggest stretching before and after, and in the case of really exhausting yourself in the gym icing you're severely worked muscles. That helps for me, and I usually kill myself during my workouts.

I only drink a protein drink after strength training otherwise I think a normal meal will suffice.

LilRedRooster

I always drink protein after a workout, especially a really intense one. One scoop for most workouts, and two for my long runs or runs where I really pushed myself. I've noticed it really helps with soreness the days after, and minimizes the recovery time when I do that.

Kelly_Wilson1990

I do!!

daddyssunshyne

Sometimes. It depends on when I work out. If it is time for a meal, then I make sure I have a meal rich in protein. If not, I will do a shake.

A personal trainer at the gym said to make sure to take in protein within an hour after exercise. It helps the muscles recover.

Of course, I find that I routinely go over my protein goals in a day. I figure there are much worse things to go over on though.

Sarah

tameko2

I try to have some protein if its like a 'real' workout (weight training, not just cardio) - for cardio I usually just have some coconut water.

BuffTexan

Yep, count me in. After any weight training, protein with BCAA's is a must for muscle recovery. Lots of information on the net about muscle micro-tearing, DOMS, etc. Even if you're not trying to build muscle, a good 20-30 gram protein shake will help with your overall goals.

shamr0ck

Sometimes i do. This month i've started putting an amino acid supplement in my water bottle and sipping that while i do my workout. Then i just get a good, protein rich meal afterwards.

bexdc

I do after my long runs (12 - 20 miles).

sezgirl

ive started doing that about 3 weeks ago now and have REALLY being seeing results..

mark996

Protein after workout, BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids) During my workout. On heavy lifting days, I'll scarf a few carbs down prior to the workout, but most days pre workout is con cret, intra workout is BCAA, post workout is Protein+BCAA complex. BCAA's always aid with recovery and help with protein synthesis, not carbs, like mentioned above.

Tankplanker

I do the same as Mark996, 1/3rd of my recovery drink that is full of BCAAs and other goodness before the workout, rest during the workout and then about 30 minutes after the workout I eat a banana and drink a protein shake. A few simple carbs is meant to help the absorption of the protein. Pre workout feeding is important too, I try and time my workout for when the meal is digested.

After my first few weeks of working out I rarely feel full body sore the day after a workout, a little tenderness in one or two places at most.

Pebble321

Nope.
I'm put off by the long list of processed ingredients in the ones I've looked at.
If I've gone for a long run and burned lots of cals I'll have a substantial breakfast afterwards - eggs usually, but otherwise I eat as normal.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the main purpose of most of these powders and mixes is to add dollars to the manufacturers bank balance. Perhaps I'm just cynical but I plan to keep getting my nutrition from actual food as far as possible.