The majority of bodybuilders have this false notion that they need to feel sore as hell for
several days after their workout to deem it «successful».
If I go too heavy my tendons will let me know for
several days after the workout.
Not exact matches
Several studies have confirmed that a dose of 5 grams of creatine taken every
day for 12 weeks straight, both pre and
after workout has led to a drastic increase in muscle tissue in comparison to the second group of subjects which took creatine only in the morning and in the evening, without using it relatively close to the time before starting training or
after finishing.
«My body often felt like it was on fire for
several hours
after the
workout was over, and it was almost like I could feel the fat melting off throughout the
day.»
Most studies have shown that if you eat protein before, immediately
after, or
several hours
after your
workout, your muscle protein synthesis will be about the same.12 - 14 As long as you consume enough protein by the end of the
day, your body generally has no trouble growing new muscle tissue (assuming a semi-normal meal schedule of 2 - 4 meals throughout the
day).
But while you need to make sure to take a rest
day or two in order to give your body proper time to bounce back
after a tough
workout, there are
several things you can do to make your recovery time faster so you can continue to toward your goals.