.PROTEIN PRE WORKOUT IS KEY The most common time to slam a whey protein shake is post workout. However, you may well be missing a trick if you do not consume one before as well. One study found that an ingestion of just under 20g of whey taken 20 minutes before training led to increased calorie burning during the session compared to the equivalent amount of carbohydrate consumption, whilst anoth...er study demonstrated a similar effect but over the course of 24 hours. Moreover, if you are going low on carbs (and glycogen is depleted) protein pre workout leads to higher fat oxidation. Meanwhile, intake of whey before a session ramps up protein synthesis, so that amino acids are taken up by the muscles during training. Since synthesis can be elevated 3 hours after protein consumption, your blood amino levels stay high post workout, which can lead to enhanced recovery.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:15:53 +0000
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