Protein shakes and exercise

Whether you need to drink protein shakes to support your workouts depends on your specific fitness goals, dietary preferences and the intensity of your workout. Here are some factors to consider when deciding whether to drink protein shakes following your workout or not:

• Your dietary protein intake (if you get very little protein in foods, you may benefit from supplementing with protein shakes)
• Your workout intensity and duration
• Your fitness goals (if you want to build muscle, you’ll need to consume more protein than if not)
• Convenience and time restrictions for meals after your workout
• Your dietary and taste presences
• Your digestive tolerance to certain types of protein powders