protein after training?

[ivonne619 2]

This question might be stupid, but I'm curious! ! Should I take a Protein Drink after cardio or only after weight training? Thanx in advance

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Take some Protein after every workout. That is the ideal time for protein synthesis. I have read a while back that 30 g is optimal for women and 40 g is optimal for men. The Premier Protein drink from costco might suit you very well as it gives you 30 g per serving. Most days I have a combination of an AMRAP bar (17 g) and a Protein Shake (25-30 g) after every workout.

[ivonne619 2]

Thank you...you always give great advice.

[greersc 58]

Take some Protein after every workout. That is the ideal time for Protein synthesis. I have read a while back that 30 g is optimal for women and 40 g is optimal for men. The Premier Protein drink from costco might suit you very well as it gives you 30 g per serving. Most days I have a combination of an AMRAP bar (17 g) and a protein shake (25-30 g) after every workout.

I have a question. The guy at GNC sd your body only absorbs 30 grams. A day. Or is it at a meal? Do you know ? I want to make sure I do it right. Shd I distribute the scoops throughout the day ?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I have a question. The guy at GNC sd your body only absorbs 30 grams. A day. Or is it at a meal? Do you know ? I want to make sure I do it right. Shd I distribute the scoops throughout the day ?

From what I have been told, the 30 g (for women) is per meal or per 2-3 hours. It would be counter productive to have much more than that at a meal as the excess will either be urinated out or stored as fat.

[greersc 58]

Ty!! Hmm, I bought a Protein Powder that's 50 per scoop... I am going to half it then when I sprinkle or put it in drinks. Ty again!!

[wcn1970 239]

Ty!! Hmm, I bought a Protein powder that's 50 per scoop... I am going to half it then when I sprinkle or put it in drinks. Ty again!!

50 per scoop? What brand is that and what is the carb value? Sure it isn't 50 per serving and a true serving is multiple scoops?

[greersc 58]

50 per scoop? What brand is that and what is the carb value? Sure it isn't 50 per serving and a true serving is multiple scoops?

You are right! My mistake! You can only ingest 30 at a time..ugh. So sorry. I bought Isopure