What workouts are best to get the most out of my protein shake As briefly touched on, to stay in an anabolic state of growth, you obviously need to focus more on lifting and lifting heavy. You will never be able to break down your muscles through light exercises. Drinking a protein shake after a walk around the block does more damage than good.
Also avoid doing heavy cardio. Protein powder intake after a long cardio session will not result in eye popping muscle growth. Your body will need the protein and calories, but overtraining with cardio is generally catabolic. How to find the best anabolic protein.
As said before, most protein powders by definition are anabolic meaning that they promote muscle growth. However there are some features of protein powders to take into consideration. You may be confronted with the choice of deciding to either go with anabolic or plain whey protein and it is important to understand the difference.
Whey protein consists of milk proteins and is also the most popular type of body building industry. This compound is extremely effective in building muscle and is most certainly a tried and true source of protein. In addition because it is a milk protein, it is much more easily digestible than proteins that come from say red meat or eggs.
Protein powders labeled as anabolic are often whey as well but may contain a higher concentration of proteins. To put it in perspective, the generic GNC whey protein is 67 percent protein while anabolic proteins can have 80% or more protein. The key difference for many proteins labeled as “anabolic” is that they don’t have as much filler or mass gainer as some of your generic whey protein.
So which one do I pick?
The decision really depends on your body, your goals (whether you want to lose weight or build muscle) and your overall situation. Protein powders dubbed anabolic on the market often are much higher in protein content than whey as mentioned before. It is important to consume the right amount of protein but not too much. Unless your goal is to build mass that comes with muscle and a considerable amount of fat than you should not overconsume protein. That being said if you aren’t getting enough protein from your meals, then perhaps anabolic protein powders are the way to go. However for most people, simple whey protein is just fine. You cant go wrong with it.
Also you have to keep in mind that there are companies and brands out there that label their products as “anabolic” just for marketing purposes. Since it’s a general word, the term “anabolic” does apply to most muscle building products, but sometimes it has nothing to do with the amount of protein per serving you are getting or the quality of protein. It is critical that you do your own research before purchasing any supplement to begin with. Be sure to always check the protein, calories, and carbs per serving as well