Sports nutrition is much more common among men than among girls. However, in recent years, manufacturers have noticed a growing demand for a protein shake for women. It is used both for weight loss and for muscle mass gain.
What is a protein cocktail for?
Protein (or protein) cocktail - a kind of sports nutrition, which consists of an isolated, pure protein without impurities. It can be of two types - slow and fast.
Slow protein is digested for a long time. It is taken during the day INSTEAD OF regular meals with the aim of losing weight, or the night after training, in order to gain muscle mass.
The fast protein is digested in a short time and it is drunk in small portions 3-4 times a day, including before and after training. This is done to increase muscle mass gain.
Before taking a protein shake, be sure to determine your goals. Experts advise first to lose weight (if it is necessary), and then gain muscle mass, rather than do it in parallel.
When to drink protein cocktail?
Depending on what you set as your goal, the answer to the question of what will happen,
- If you want to gain muscle mass, you should drink a few times a day a fast protein , and at night - a slow one. A protein cocktail before bedtime is a must, because, as you know, muscles grow actively during sleep.
- If your goal is to use a protein cocktail for drying or weight loss, you should replace them with dinner, or 1-2 meals a day. Follow the caloric content of the rest of the diet and exercise 3-4 times a week - it gives an excellent effect for losing weight and controlling fat deposits.
Even if you know perfectly well how to consume a protein shake, be sure to consult your trainer or sports doctor.