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| Best Post Workout Shake For Fat Loss |
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| Written by John Alvino |
| Friday, 08 August 2008 18:03 |
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There have been many recent studies validating the importance of post-workout nutrition. The studies have clearly shown that ingesting a shake consisting of whey protein and simple carbohydrates (instantly after a workout) helps aid muscle recovery and replenishment. Since study after study has demonstrated such positive effects from these shakes, most fitness professionals highly recommend their use after each workout. Instead of jumping on the bandwagon, let's step outside the box and evaluate if these shakes are effective for everyone to use. I agree that post workout nutrition is very important for the purposes mentioned above. If your goal is primarily muscle building or weight gain, these shakes are a great way to easily consume an abundant amount of calories at a time when your body is least likely to store those calories as body fat. You see, following a workout, your muscles will soak up these calories for replenishment, making them unavailable for fat storage. But remember what our goal is: Losing body fat! Do you believe that it's a good practice to slam down a sugary beverage after each workout when your goal is maximal fat loss? How can all of that sugar better your fat burning results? The reality is that it does not. In my experience, these shakes can slow the rate of fat loss rather significantly. I've read through all of the research and the truth is that none of these studies were performed on subjects whose primary goal is to lose body fat. So I decided to do my own studies. I experimented with the standard post-workout shake with all of my fat loss clients. Their fat loss results slowed substantially. Based on these findings, I no longer recommend these shakes to my fat loss clients. So now what do we consume after a workout? The answer is surprisingly simple. Just eat a meal! Don't worry about the perfect blend of whey protein, the proper glycemic index, etc. This is nonsense. For fat loss, eat a regular meal. This meal should be structured like any one of your daily meals. I do recommend that you eat this meal within one hour after your workout. Without fail, you will lose body fat faster with natural, solid food. So if burning body fat rapidly is your goal, forget about using post-workout shakes. Eat a great meal and say goodbye to your body fat. About the Author: Click here for my 15 potent fat loss methods and learn how to lose belly fat rapidly and permanently while carving a great set of six pack abs Kindly provided by LJ-Marketing.dk You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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