Question:
Protein before or after exercise?

I read somewhere that protein supplements work best when combined with exercise. They recommended drinking your "shake" either before or after exercise - but I can't remember which one it was! Does anyone know? Is it before or after? I just joined Curves this past week and want to get the most efficient use out of my membership as well as my protein supplements. Anyone know about this? Thanks! (8 weeks post-op lap RNY down 37 pounds)    — Laura B. (posted on April 17, 2002)

April 17, 2002
I would say afterward because it rebuilds the muscle that is affected during exercise. I can't remember what the exact terms are that explain it, but I know that they say to drink it after exercise.
   — livnliter

April 17, 2002
If you were only going to do ONE, it'd be after. Within 45 minutes, they say. Many serious exercise people do one before and one after. I'm not a serious exercise person, but I am a serious protein person, so I drink one on the way to the gym and one while I'm getting dressed after.
   — vitalady