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Title: Post workout meal and resulting energy.
Post by: Rami on February 24, 2008, 11:20:50 PM

Let say you had a very intense 50 minute workout. have your workout meal down, mainly carbs and protein. An hour later you got more energy again, not the same strength in the muscles you just trained obviously. But is there anything wrong with repping out some more sets on the same muscles you just trained about an hour ago? I don't mean to make it a habit but sometimes it's hard not to even though strength is down. It just feels good to go a little lighter again for let say 15 minutes. Is this detrimental to muscle development?

Title: Re: Post workout meal and resulting energy.
Post by: 1quick1 on February 26, 2008, 01:27:11 AM

Remember you grow when you rest.  To me it would seem pointless to tear your muscles, start the rebuilding process, then start lifting again.  I would even go as far to say it'd be more ideal to not only NOT lift after you workout but avoid heavy lifting the day or two after until your next weight session but that's debatable. 

Title: Re: Post workout meal and resulting energy.
Post by: DK II on February 26, 2008, 05:56:28 AM

Quote from: 1quick1 on February 26, 2008, 01:27:11 AM

Remember you grow when you rest.  To me it would seem pointless to tear your muscles, start the rebuilding process, then start lifting again. I would even go as far to say it'd be more ideal to not only NOT lift after you workout but avoid heavy lifting the day or two after until your next weight session but that's debatable. 

Absolutely on point!

Title: Re: Post workout meal and resulting energy.
Post by: 240 is Back on February 27, 2008, 09:30:33 AM

i think i eat 25% of my daily calories in that first postworkout meal.

Title: Re: Post workout meal and resulting energy.
Post by: d0nny2600 on February 27, 2008, 09:34:07 AM

If you are not sore the following day after a workout and are able to train an hour after your workout then there is something wrong with your workout. I mean its fine to use your biceps all day long to pick up a pen but you are not going to grow big arms that way.

Bottom line is lift until you are drained, if you are not drained an hour later lift heavier next time. Apply more intensity techniques. Your aim in the gym should be to stimulate the maximum amount of fibers possible. If you have to go back again later that day to do the same group well then you didn't do the job right the first time. Re-think your training strategy!

Title: Re: Post workout meal and resulting energy.
Post by: candidizzle on March 02, 2008, 11:24:34 PM

Quote from: 240 is Back on February 27, 2008, 09:30:33 AM

i think i eat 25% of my daily calories in that first postworkout meal.

thats a very good thing. the first three meals post workout shoul compromise 2/3 of your daily caloric intake.