What is your source of protein after weights?

half_moon
half_moon Posts: 807 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I get off of work at 5, drive immediately to the gym, have an hour-long heavy lifting class at 6pm, then a fifteen minute break, and then intense Zumba at 7:15.

I need some protein after the weight class, but I only have fifteen minutes, I am pretty limited to whatever I bring with my or that is in my locker, and I don’t want to feel nauseated during my Zumba class because I downed an entire protein shake or three hardboiled eggs.

Do any of you pros have any suggestions?

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  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    Why not take your protein after Zumba?
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    I understand that if you do not get some protein in after doing heavy weights, within 45 minutes, you lose the good window for muscle repair. :|

    Is this BS?
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I understand that if you do not get some protein in after doing heavy weights, within 45 minutes, you lose the good window for muscle repair. :|

    Is this BS?

    I prefer to take my protein immediately after, but when I'm running, jumping rope, spinning or swimming directly after weights I just wait till I'm done with everything. Make sure to stay hydrated while you wait for your class and you'll be just fine.
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    it is sort of BS, as you can eat/take some before your workout and get many of the same benefits as the post workout meal/shake.

    I personally down 2 scoops of muscle milk after my workout for simple convenience. I just put the powder in my shaker and pack it in the gym bag, add some water, and drink.

    If it were me, I'd just try to get something before the weights, then eat something directly after Zumba and not stress out about trying to get something between the workouts.
  • MonicaT1972
    MonicaT1972 Posts: 512
    Why not get one of the fruit flavored proteins and mix it with water and drink it during you weight routine. That way you wont feel so full of it before Zumba.
  • jjefferies7
    jjefferies7 Posts: 120
    I understand that if you do not get some protein in after doing heavy weights, within 45 minutes, you lose the good window for muscle repair. :|

    Is this BS?

    it is bs. the "window" is more like 24-36 hours. just get your protein after or when it is convenient
  • bobie1978
    bobie1978 Posts: 204 Member
    when I would do two classes like that I would bring in some almonds or something..normally I did do cardio first though then weight training. Maybe something like that will help you stay energized and do your protein after your workout?
  • John2347
    John2347 Posts: 336 Member
    you can drink it during you workout as well so you are constantly supplying your muscles with energy and getting some of the protein in to the muscles already. definitely have another protein shake after the zumba as well.
  • maroonmango211
    maroonmango211 Posts: 908 Member
    From my understanding you should be having the protein after your 'cook down' so during your zumba your body is still working and using those muscles you worked on with weights, even if only a little bit I would say you could still do it directly after zumba. If not I would eat nuts. Usually after working out I don't feel hungry at all and I have a serving of almonds or peanuts because they're dense but still pack a punch without 'filling' me. They also are easy to keep in a bag or locker.
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    I love the nuts idea!!! I'll pack some almonds!!

    I've never in my life made a protein shake, but I'll do some research and see if I can mix it in my water bottle for Zumba class. Afterwards I shower, so I realistically won't eat until 30 minutes after my classes finish.

    Thanks, guy! I appreciate your input, and more is always appreciated as well!

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