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What is the best post workout nutrition plan including supplements?

I have read all the stuff on the site relating to preworkout nutrition, and I now do the whole hydrolysed protein and EAA's, and yes I am getting on okay. So whats the word post training, and whats the research?
By Mitchell Peters – almost 2 years ago

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Bodybuilding post workout nutrition:-

When building muscle, post workout nutrition is vital. I take in 80g of fast releasing carbohydrates like maltodextrin and 40g of quick absorbing whey protein isolate along with. BCAA's - 6g of the amino acid Lucine and 3g of Iso-Lucine and Valine. Also 100mg of Alpha lipoic Acid to help regulate insulin response.

They don't call it the 20 minute anabolic window for nothing. You should be looking to replenish glycogen levels and all other lost fluids immediately post exercise.
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Richard Elston
Fitness Model/Athlete
almost 2 years ago
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Firstly - and this is worth repeating even if you've heard it before - the best thing you can do to improve your recovery from a bout of heavy weight training is take essential amino acids (ideally with about 15 grams of hydrolysed whey protein) just before you train. It has been proven in very well-designed and carefully-controlled studies that this is superior to taking whey protein before training or taking whey protein, essential amino acids or anything else after training.

Now that we have that crucially important fact out of the way, the next most important thing is to take whey protein (or the more expensive but slightly more effective hydrolysed whey protein) straight after training with an amount of carbs that corresponds to your particular goals. If you are trying to get lean, then you may have as little as 20 grams of carbs with your protein shake and if you are trying to gain mass, then you may take as much as 125 or more grams of carbs after training - Maltodextrin, Waxy Maize or Dextrose are probably best and most of these are quite cheap and mix well with a protein shake (just make sure the flavours go well with eachother).

Other very effective post-workout nutrients are creatine (3 to 5 grams), leucine (3 to 7 grams) and lipoic acid (200 to 800mg).

You should have a solid meal about 2 hours later and it should be high in protein and again, have an amount of carbs that is consistent with your goals.
Mark Gilbert
Nutritionist and Supplement Specialist
almost 2 years ago
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Straight after training
Whey protein

Within 45 minutes of training
50g of fast absorbing carbohydrates

As soon as possible after this a meal consisting of high protein, moderate low GI carbs and fat
Personal Trainer
Personal Fitness Trainer
almost 2 years ago
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Hello Mitchell,

This really depends on what stage of training you are in. Are you toning up, maintaining, or building up?
Dan Reardon
Health and Fitness Doctor
almost 2 years ago
Should you not have the fast carbs with the whey straight away?
I thought the carbs helped break the protein down.
By Mel Svenson – almost 2 years ago
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Could you ask your last question as a new question please Mel. Thank you.
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almost 2 years ago

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