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Originally Posted by Bonn1997 How many hours before exercising should you have a protein drink? Sometimes I have protein drinks about an hour before I play basketball, but I'm not sure if it helps me have more energy. I actually today had two servings of a protein drink about an hour before playing and I thought my energy level was the lowest it's been in a long time. (Maybe it's just a coincidence, though) |
Well, protein drinks aren't for energy. They're for providing the muscles with resources for repair after exertion. Carb drinks are for energy beforen during, and after aerobic exercise. Protein drinks are for muscle recovery after exercise. So, if you drink 35g's of protein an hour before playing ball, your body is spending energy digesting it (and protein burns 30% of its calories in digestion) and not using it for sport. If you're going anaerobic (building strength), try a protein shake before bed, too, as your body repairs itself while you sleep. Protein at bedtime provides the amino acids the muscles use to grow.
Also, ensure you're getting extra b-vitamins. Someone I work with takes a B-12 for energy.
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