Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 383, 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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new to lifting-protein shakes

crossbowguy
crossbowguy
Posts: 4
Joined: 2004/11/06
United States
2004/11/07, 12:36 AM
im looking to lean up and gain muscle,but im not really trying to become super-bulky.i just got a platinum weider crossbow,so i decided i would try some spring valley soy protein.....i was wondering how soy compares to other proteins.

does it matter what time of day i workout?.i ask this because i have work and school to deal with so i only have free time after about 7pm.also ive heard that eating a high protein meal after a workout is a good idea,but i really dont have the opportunity to cook up a chicken meal at any given time.is there any way i could accomplish the same effect without cooking a big meal?
bb1fit
bb1fit
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Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2004/11/07, 10:58 AM
Whey protein is superior for building muscle.

Work out when you can. Have a protein shake post workout, then about 45 min. later have a protein based balanced meal. I would avoid alot of starchy carbs pre bed unless you have a raging metabolism.

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crossbowguy
crossbowguy
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Joined: 2004/11/06
United States
2004/11/11, 12:12 AM
ok i'll try that,thanks