Glossary / Nutrition
Anabolic window
The idea that there is a narrow post-workout period when protein must be eaten to maximize muscle gain.
Short Definition
The idea that there is a narrow post-workout period when protein must be eaten to maximize muscle gain.
Plain-English Explanation
The useful version is simple: eating protein near training can be convenient and sometimes helpful.
The hype version turns it into a stopwatch emergency. Current evidence does not support the idea that missing a strict 30-minute deadline wastes the workout.