protein for cardio too?

jenny95662
jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
i see everyone on here says drink a protein drink after weight lifting but should i even when i do cardio? I was planning to buy body fortress advanced whey protein from walmart and do one scoop with water or skim milk after weights or cardio. Is that something I should do? i have the jm whey protein right now but want something different and body fortress seems to taste good i tried a friends.

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  • V44V
    V44V Posts: 366 Member
    I use it after all forms of exercise, beit squash, swimming, running, rowing, weights. I take it before bed as the body is without it for eight hours too.
  • jonikeffer
    jonikeffer Posts: 218 Member
    According to my nutritionist and general health nut father, you should have some protein after any workout, including all cardio workouts. You should also eat some complex carbs *before* a workout, when fat burning is your goal.
  • deannarey13
    deannarey13 Posts: 452
    I use it right after strength training AND cardio. Unless it was a light cardio session, I use it.
  • salsera_barbie
    salsera_barbie Posts: 270 Member
    It should be after any form of exercise. It's good to rebuild and repair. When I was training with a personal trainer she told me to take protein even after a night of dancing.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I drink a protein shake after almost every single workout I do, cardio or strength training! I like em so much sometimes I will have one even on rest days as part of a smoothie or with my lunch.
  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
    wow thank you all for your fast responses :) I just got a protein bottle to mix it up after my workout and am looking forward to it thank you!
  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
    I drink a protein shake after almost every single workout I do, cardio or strength training! I like em so much sometimes I will have one even on rest days as part of a smoothie or with my lunch.


    wow nice stats i have about 130 to lose and i was worried i would gain weight if i dont do a heavy workout and still have a protein drink but i see you have lost lots wtg by the way
  • michelegrayson
    michelegrayson Posts: 157
    You can also get your protein needs from whole food: fish, chicken, turkey, beans, eggs, nuts (high in fat). etc. You might find the following links helpful:

    http://www.smart-strength-training.com/protein-per-day.html

    Good luck!
  • EthanJeremiahsMama
    EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
    Yes! I use GNC's Lean Shake after any workout and my main focus is basically well.. CARDIO! :)

    They have ready to go bottles with 25 g of protein. Swiss Chocolate is my favorite!
  • AndreSF
    AndreSF Posts: 84 Member
    I think it's important to understand the difference between protein drinks and recovery drinks...

    I would recommend reading some materials on the subject to educate yourself (like such): http://www.spma.net/recoverydrinksfin.htm

    Good luck!
  • TK421NotAtPost
    TK421NotAtPost Posts: 512 Member
    I think it's important to understand the difference between protein drinks and recovery drinks...

    I would recommend reading some materials on the subject to educate yourself (like such): http://www.spma.net/recoverydrinksfin.htm

    Good luck!

    Maltodextrine has no place in post workout nutrition. Article must be a bit old. People have since realized that to be truly glycogen depleted takes an immense effort. And even if you are depleted, the glycogen refill process take 24 hours.

    To the OP, if your workout will consist of just cardio, I would place a higher priority on making sure you are fueled PRIOR to working out. Protein shake after your cardio session is fine, but only as part of the bigger picture... i.e., your daily total macros.
  • jenny95662
    jenny95662 Posts: 997 Member
    I think it's important to understand the difference between protein drinks and recovery drinks...

    I would recommend reading some materials on the subject to educate yourself (like such): http://www.spma.net/recoverydrinksfin.htm

    Good luck!

    Maltodextrine has no place in post workout nutrition. Article must be a bit old. People have since realized that to be truly glycogen depleted takes an immense effort. And even if you are depleted, the glycogen refill process take 24 hours.

    To the OP, if your workout will consist of just cardio, I would place a higher priority on making sure you are fueled PRIOR to working out. Protein shake after your cardio session is fine, but only as part of the bigger picture... i.e., your daily total macros.

    thank u i read on a few sights that u want to do it before if its cardio and after if its weights.
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