Ep 9: (Part 2/2) Is there a ”window” for nutrition to maximize your benefits from your workout? (w/ Mark Huelsing)

2022-04-06

Popular idea 2/2: you should get a good load of protein in within 60-minutes of completing your workout to maximize the benefit of your workout and muscle growth. That's how the story reads at least... This week, Mark and I look at this on a deeper level to answer "is that really true?". We look at: How narrow is that "window"? How does it differ for someone who fasts vs someone who doesn't? What are the key pieces of ACTUALLY stopping muscle breakdown and encouraging growth of the muscle? What are the nutrients we should focus on to encourage growth of the muscle, resto...

Popular idea 2/2: you should get a good load of protein in within 60-minutes of completing your workout to maximize the benefit of your workout and muscle growth.

That's how the story reads at least...

This week, Mark and I look at this on a deeper level to answer "is that really true?". We look at:

How narrow is that "window"?
How does it differ for someone who fasts vs someone who doesn't?
What are the key pieces of ACTUALLY stopping muscle breakdown and encouraging growth of the muscle?
What are the nutrients we should focus on to encourage growth of the muscle, restoration of energy stores, and getting the most out of our workout?

Study Referenced: Aragon and Schoenfeld, Nutrient timing resisted; is there a post-exercise anabolic window?

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