When should you drink a protein shake, before or after a workout? This answer to this question depends on your goals and when you last had a proper meal. In the article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of drinking a protein shake before and after exercising.
Protein Shake Before Your Workout
Pros:
Protein shakes are a great way to speed up the muscle-building process when you haven’t eaten in three or four hours prior to working out. They alleviate hunger prior to exercising while helping you reach your daily protein intake.
Cons:
You may want to steer clear of protein shakes before exercising if you have a sensitive stomach and don’t digest protein powder well. They can make you feel too full, especially if you’re doing jumping or bounding.
Protein Shake After Your Workout
Pros:
You’ll begin the muscle recovery process faster if you consume protein right after your workout. For the best results, you should consume protein 30 minutes to two hours after working out. That’s part of the reason protein shakes are such a good post-workout snack, as they don’t take a while to make and they’re easier than digesting a full meal.
Cons:
We can’t actually think of any cons for drinking protein shakes after working out. Just pay attention to the type of protein powder you drink and try and choose ones from milk like whey and casein because they are complete proteins that contain all nine essential amino acids.
