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Title: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: Brixtonbulldog on December 08, 2006, 07:28:53 PM
I know carbs after weightlifting spike insulin and help muscle growth and recovery.

What about carbs after cardio?  Does this serve a purpose?  How much is good if any?

I'm trying to cut but I hate losing muscle as much as anyone.
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: candidate2025 on December 08, 2006, 08:07:59 PM
no carbs.                 

in fact, if you want to know...the few grams of sugar that are included in whey protein shakes are al you really need carb wise after your workouts too.   cut out the post workout carbs except these, and your recovery and muscle size will grow just as fast, but you will lose much more fat. 
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: Brixtonbulldog on December 08, 2006, 08:10:06 PM
Awesome
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: !@#$% on December 10, 2006, 06:07:07 PM
Quote from: candidate2025 on December 08, 2006, 08:07:59 PM
no carbs.                 

in fact, if you want to know...the few grams of sugar that are included in whey protein shakes are al you really need carb wise after your workouts too.   cut out the post workout carbs except these, and your recovery and muscle size will grow just as fast, but you will lose much more fat. 

What's your source on this? I have no seen anything that says exactly how much simple carbs are needed post-workout.
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: jmt1 on December 10, 2006, 06:21:10 PM
Quote from: !@#$% on December 10, 2006, 06:07:07 PM
What's your source on this? I have no seen anything that says exactly how much simple carbs are needed post-workout.

Bulk-up:

5 grams of carbohydrates per every 10 pounds of lean body bodyweight.
Cut-up:

2.5 grams of carbohydrates per 10 pounds of lean body weight.
Lean body fat is your bodyweight after you have subtracted your body fat percentage.

great info on post workout nutrition...

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/windowofopportunity.php
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: candidate2025 on December 10, 2006, 07:29:39 PM
interesting article. i didnt know that it was virtually impossible for your body to store fat from carbs post workout.
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: Tier on December 10, 2006, 08:28:34 PM
i LOVE candy(gummy bears,skittles etc) and chocolates,

can u have that as post weights 'carbs' for spiking insulin?  ;D
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: Alex Velickovic on December 10, 2006, 08:36:25 PM
Quote from: jmt1 on December 10, 2006, 06:21:10 PM
Bulk-up:

5 grams of carbohydrates per every 10 pounds of lean body bodyweight.
Cut-up:

2.5 grams of carbohydrates per 10 pounds of lean body weight.
Lean body fat is your bodyweight after you have subtracted your body fat percentage.

great info on post workout nutrition...

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/windowofopportunity.php

great article, thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Carbs after cardio?
Post by: dontknowit on December 11, 2006, 04:02:21 AM
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=659666

Post workout should be part of your daily meals, nothing fancy.