how long after a workout do you have your protein shake?

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jayb0ne

I have it straight away. I workout at home so I can get it down me immediately. Don't think it would be a huge issue if you had it half an hour afterwards though.

I throw a scoop of whey, a small scoop of creatine and a couple of small scoops of dextrose (simple carbs to spike insulin and replenish glycogen) into my shaker and make it up with either 250ml of skim milk or water.

Jay

chrisdavey

Unless you are working out in a totally fasted state, it doesn't matter ad youre body is still processing the previous meals nutrients.

joejccva71

Meal timing is irrelevant even after a workout. The anabolic window lasts 24 hours so unless you don't eat for over a day, you're fine.

You can either drink a shake after your workout, wait until a few hours later, or wait until even later after that.

It doesn't matter.

gailygail99

thanks everyone. i am now not quite so worried about the exact time that i drink it. i appreciate all the answers!!

hamton

Meal timing is irrelevant even after a workout. The anabolic window lasts 24 hours so unless you don't eat for over a day, you're fine.

You can either drink a shake after your workout, wait until a few hours later, or wait until even later after that.

It doesn't matter.

^^^ Exactly what he said.