Post W/O Regimen...

[wolf78]

I am not trying to open a can of worms here, but my inquiry is in regards to an article I read recently (actually it was a Q&A session with a top fitness trainer).

The trainer said that instead of a post work-out shake/meal, he has his athletes consume BCAAs and whey isolate during the work-out and then 45-60 minutes afterwards he instructs his clients to have a meal---he states "good meal" in the article, I can only interpret this as animal protein source with veggies, etc.

Question: Have any of you tried the above vs. a post w/o shake/meal?

I currently do the standard whey with high GI carb (usually dextrose) immediately after my work-outs. Then I have another meal 30min to 1 hour after that. It has worked for me, but I was curious if anyone has tried something else like the aforementioned... and how effective was it for your goals whether it be leaning-out, bulking, or maintaining.

All comments/opinions welcome...
Thanks in advance!

 

[liftsiron]

What have found that works best so far is bcaa's and whey pre workout and post workout followed by a meal an hour later. I may just try comsumming my post w/o shake during the last stage of my w/o. I normally make a large shake 60-70 grams whey about 30grams dex and 20-25grams bcaa's and drink half before and half after.

 

[ronb]

i always take a protein drink after the workout. the muscle fibers need it most post w/o.