whim

I am wondering when to take my protein shake? Does it have to be close to my workout, and do I still take the shake on days off? Also, I'm not a very big guy so how many scoops would I need, I'm 72kg, 5'7". The tub says 1 scoop but isn't that based on some reference sized person?

Critical Mass

You say you are not a very big guy. So I'm guessing that you want to just gain madd weight, right? OK.

Drink your protein shake no later than 1 hour after your workout. It's a long story but, let me just say that it is nessesary for proper recovery. Also, you can have one before bed. With proper training and proper meals throughout the day, this should put a few pounds on you.

Big Guns

I drink mine IMMEDIATLY after workout. On the drive home, then, 1 hour later I eat a meal. For your size you should have 40g of Whey right after workpout. Drinks are "easy meals" and should be taken everyday. It's protein, and you NEED it to grow. You should learn how many grams of protein you need and divide it by 6 meals....there's your answer.

You need a MINIMUM of 150g of protein/day.

wala

Right after I work out at the gym. Or when I go home I get food in straight away. As soon as you've worked your muscles, the process has already started for protein synthesis so the sooner you get the protein in - the sooner you start your muscle recoop!

Big Guns

PLUS...This also allows you to get another meal in w/in 1.5 hours of the workout. So 2 meals in 1.5 hours when your body is a sponge. (1 shake and 1 meal)

Volleymarc

So I know to drink protein shakes after my workouts. But on non workout days, is there a better time to drink my shake??

1quick1

First thing in the morning followed 30-60 minutes by a meal. Or you can just skip the shake and go for the meal. I still take a shake or two on off days to get my calories in.

Volleymarc

Thanks man...How about creatine on off days? better time of day for it? Taking NO SyntheSize

Big Guns

PROTEIN must be taken EVERY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!