Should I Take Protein Before Weight Training

Q: Should i take protein supplement before weight training(i know i should take after it)and if so how much time bofore it so it can be succesfully disgested?

A: You don't have to take any special supps either before or after training, but you do need to have solid meals with a good amount of protein in them both before and after. That protein can come from fish, lean meat, poultry, cottage cheese, lentils or beans, or a protein supp such as whey protein powder. You want to have your pre-weights meal anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes before training -- basically just enough time for the food to settle down and you not to feel full (it may take longer than 60 minutes depending on what and how much you eat). The post-weights meal should be similar and immediately follow a workout. Check out sample Nutrition programs on http://www.mikesfitness.com/content/lists/diet-programs for examples of pre- and post-workout meals

So going back to your question, don't think just in terms of protein, but in terms of complete meals that include protein. That protein can come from 'real foods' or from protein supplements. Also, check out my Protein Supp article if you're not sure what kind of protein supp to get.