Whey Protein and intake:

[Sir Mortimer III]

I used to take Whey Protein in about 17 gram portions roughly about one hour after exercising as that was how long it took to get home from the gym, however, I read recently that you are supposed to take it immediately after you finish your workout whilst your muscles are still in an anabolic state. I've been thinking about taking a bottle and a pouch of whey protein after work so I can mix it at the gym, if this is necessary, but does anyone know if it is worth it? I mean an hour isn't that long, but I guess it is already letting your muscles get oxygenated and repaired...
Any advice?

[Poe-Sensei]

Sir Mortimer III

I used to take Whey Protein in about 17 gram portions roughly about one hour after exercising as that was how long it took to get home from the gym, however, I read recently that you are supposed to take it immediately after you finish your workout whilst your muscles are still in an anabolic state. I've been thinking about taking a bottle and a pouch of whey protein after work so I can mix it at the gym, if this is necessary, but does anyone know if it is worth it? I mean an hour isn't that long, but I guess it is already letting your muscles get oxygenated and repaired...
Any advice?

You'll be fine waiting the hour. I know some people wait 2 before eating anything at all after their bit of time in the gym.

[greenshock792]

No such thing as an anabolic window (what you're talking about) it all comes down to the daily amount of protein taken in. Depending on what your also looking for in your body, you should probably up the dosage of protien

[greenshock792]

No such thing as an anabolic window (what you're talking about) it all comes down to the daily amount of protein taken in. Depending on what your also looking for in your body, you should probably up the dosage of protien