Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I realize how important the post workout shake is after a hard lifting session. However, my question is this: Is it equally important to have the post workout shake after a cardio-only workout. If so, should the shake be any different? Is it still important to get the simple sugars, followed by the whey/casein? Does anyone know?
Post Cardio Meal/shake ?
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I believe that after cardio, there is plenty of fat in the blood, which would lower insulin sensitivity (someone correct me if I'm wrong). I think it is wise to wait for 30-40 minutes to eat, then have some low-GI carbs and some protein --- this should be enough to prevent catabolism in my opinion.
This should be the same for high intensity cardio, because fat is mobilized post-cardio to replace intramuscular triglycerides metabolized during high intensity cardio.
This may not be true for sprints or intervals --- I am not sure.
This should be the same for high intensity cardio, because fat is mobilized post-cardio to replace intramuscular triglycerides metabolized during high intensity cardio.
This may not be true for sprints or intervals --- I am not sure.
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