Post-workout nutrition

A lot of you have heard about the "anabolic window" or the time after a workout (usually between 30-45 min) where it is apparently imperative that you have a protein shake with simple carbohydrates to spike insulin levels  and maximize protein synthesis.  Like most things in the fitness world this has "anabolic window" has been over blown and causes more stress then need be.

Take a look at this article written by Brian St Pierre that clears up some of the misconceptions about the post workout window.  read on