Pre and post workout?

marsia1234
marsia1234 Posts: 40 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Can anyone explain what is the best pre and post workout meal/supp?
And what is the purpose? I heard protein post workout...?

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  • emilyb117
    emilyb117 Posts: 56 Member
    So this is not a one- answer fits all type of question.
    It depends on your age, weight, sex, what type of workout you're doing, etc.

    Typically, you want to eat some complex carbs (brown rice, whole wheat pasta, etc.) about 1-2 hours before a workout, along with some lean protein.

    After working out, within about 30-45 minutes, you should also replenish your body with some more carbs and protein.

    The amount you want of each differs with a bunch of factors.

  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Nutrient timing matters little to most but highly tuned performance athletes.

    The whole routine response as trotted out above just isn't required for your general gym goer and is honestly a waste of time and resources.

    Meet your calorie and macronutritional goals throughout the day and you'll be fine.

    Anything else is down to personal preference.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    cityruss wrote: »
    Nutrient timing matters little to most but highly tuned performance athletes.

    The whole routine response as trotted out above just isn't required for your general gym goer and is honestly a waste of time and resources.

    Meet your calorie and macronutritional goals throughout the day and you'll be fine.

    Anything else is down to personal preference.
    I'm agree ^^
  • IGbnat24
    IGbnat24 Posts: 520 Member
    Whatever makes you feel the best. Trial and error. I like to work out first thing, on an empty stomach (coffee tho!) and won't eat for 3-5 hours afterwards.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    cityruss wrote: »
    The whole routine response as trotted out above just isn't required for your general gym goer and is honestly a waste of time and resources.

    You can argue that it doesn't provide additional benefit, but it's not a waste.
  • robs_ready
    robs_ready Posts: 1,488 Member
    marsia1234 wrote: »
    Can anyone explain what is the best pre and post workout meal/supp?
    And what is the purpose? I heard protein post workout...?

    You're not a body builder I'm assuming (?) carbs before and carbs and protein after. Just eat a banana or two before and make sure you get adequate protein after.

    Dont buy into all the marketing gimmick about protein shakes it's easier to get from food sources.
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    robs_ready wrote: »
    marsia1234 wrote: »
    Can anyone explain what is the best pre and post workout meal/supp?
    And what is the purpose? I heard protein post workout...?

    You're not a body builder I'm assuming (?) carbs before and carbs and protein after. Just eat a banana or two before and make sure you get adequate protein after.

    Dont buy into all the marketing gimmick about protein shakes it's easier to get from food sources.


    easier? drinking a protein shake as you walk out the gym is pretty damn easy
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    I have a homemade weight gainer shake full of oats, milk, fruit, nut butters, whey, and spinach about 1-2 hours before I workout.

    Post I have 1.5 scoops of whey protein along with 50-100gs of nuts and occasionally a piece of fruit. All depends on how much food I can manage to keep down after my workout.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    It's not necessary at all unless you're body building. It's just a scheme from supplement companies to get your money.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    For the vast majority of people, this really isn't a concern for day to day workouts...your overall diet should do you just fine...maybe supplement with some whey if you're not hitting those targets...the only time I worry about timing is if I'm doing something pretty big...like a 1/2 century or more really.
  • marsia1234
    marsia1234 Posts: 40 Member
    Thanks all for the advice! I'm not competing, just looking for an extra kick to get those abs more visible! But I'm guessing that's down to fat lose more than anything?!
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