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[MuscleScience]

Thanks. Is the "afterburn" really that important anyway? Should one avoid carbs altogether post cardio?

Thank-you.

I think it is, the metabolism is ramped up and burning fat as a fuel source at a relatively high rate. If one is cutting I see no reason to ingest a carb source directly after training. Most of what I have seen in the literature is that eating little to nothing for up to 2 hours PWO does not effect overall protein synthesis in a negative fashion. I personally cant stomach eating for at least an hour after training so it doesnt effect me not to eat.

[sizerp]

I think it is, the metabolism is ramped up and burning fat as a fuel source at a relatively high rate. If one is cutting I see no reason to ingest a carb source directly after training. Most of what I have seen in the literature is that eating little to nothing for up to 2 hours PWO does not effect overall protein synthesis in a negative fashion. I personally cant stomach eating for at least an hour after training so it doesnt effect me not to eat.

Nvm, my comprehension level wasn't all there after reading this question.

[MuscleScience]

Nvm, my comprehension level wasn't all there after reading this question.

I see,