Any rules of thumb? - FreeTrainers.com Forums

Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 379, Messages: 54577

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

Join group

Any rules of thumb?

erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/07/04, 07:03 PM Is there a general rule of thumb regarding how long you should wait to lift after a pre-work out protein sup. Also, time frame you should eat after your work out?

snowboarder_76 Posts: 144 Joined: 2001/05/27	2001/07/04, 07:34 PM Your meal before your workout could possibly the most important meal you eat every day. If you can have meal before you workout instead of a shake. (i just like it better, shakes are fine though) 30-60 min befor workout is pretty good. For after have a protein shake after though! Eat a banana or two on the drive home and make a shake when you get home. -snow
erin4ever1990 Posts: 266 Joined: 2001/06/25	2001/07/04, 08:14 PM Thanks snow, I have a home gym, but I at least have an idea now.