Pre and Post Workout Nutrition for Bodybuilders

Pre- and postworkout are the most important times to eat and supplement for maximum gains. Here, we focus on the basics — protein and carbs, the two most critical nutrients of your pre- and post-workout meals — and break them down into three categories: gold (best), silver (second best) and bronze (you get the point). PRE-WORKOUT  GOLD: Supplement Combo  ■ WHEY PROTEIN — Fastest-digesting protein available WHEN: Within 30 minutes before workouts WHY: To boo