You’ve probably heard it: “Drink your protein shake within 30 minutes after your workout, or it won’t work!”
Here’s the truth: that’s a myth.
Your muscles don’t have a 30-minute “magic window.”What actually matters is your total protein intake throughout the day (around 1.6–2.2g per kg body weight).
âś… If you had a protein-rich meal before training, your body is still breaking it down while you lift.
✅ A shake after training is fine — but it’s about convenience, not urgency.
Focus on hitting your daily protein target, not the stopwatch.That’s how you build muscle and recover properly.
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