Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

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.

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Eating after working out

SRT80
SRT80
Posts: 8
Joined: 2002/07/16
United States
2003/02/17, 09:43 AM
Hi, I recently made a post about only using machines and working out in the morning. Well, I decided to join a real gym to achieve my goals. I joined Golds. Anyways, with work I find it easier if I work out at about 8:00 p.m. Now I plan on doing 30 minutes weight training then 30 minutes of cardio after weight training. Should I just drink a protein shake after I work out since i will be going to be around 11:30p.m.?
bb1fit
bb1fit
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Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2003/02/17, 09:55 AM
I think that will depend on your current condition. If you have alot of fat to lose, this may be a good option. But if you are pretty lean and trying to gain muscle, then your digestives system still is working at this time and your body needs recovery nourishment. So a solid meal may be in order after your protein shake.

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SRT80
SRT80
Posts: 8
Joined: 2002/07/16
United States
2003/02/17, 03:56 PM
I have alot of fat to lose. If its ok, i could go without anything after my workout. I started my diet last week, and my las meal has been at 6:30p.m. And I havent been starving myself...