Consuming protein before a training session has been proposed to increase protein synthesis, prevent fatigue during a workout, and burn more calories. As reported on bodybuilding.com, the role of pre-workout protein is to “ prime the pump ”, or in other words it starts protein synthesis during, rather than after, your training session.
What I'm using now is ON's Gold Standard Whey (24 grams of protein per serving/1 scoop). Before I would drink two scoops of the stuff (48 grams of protein) about a half hour after working out. As of recently, however, I've been splitting the serving in half and drinking 1 scoop w/ water 30 minutes before working out and then 1 scoop w/ skim
Portions: Your post-workout meal should be as big, if not bigger, than your pre-workout meal. It should contain 30-40 percent of your daily carbohydrate intake and an adequate amount of protein to maximize muscle growth and repair. The time-honored dose is 25-35 grams of protein. Hg8xcm. 82 276 90 212 401 7 361 382 217