Q: A friend of mine suggested that I use a protein supplement after workouts, but there are so many different kinds that I’m not sure which one I should purchase. What are the differences and how frequently should I be taking it?
A: Surprisingly, this question is often asked among our members and before answering this I will need to know some basic pertinent information: What are you goals in your fitness routine? For most, they would like to balance their diet, lose body fat, and improve their lean muscle mass ratio. For some athletes, they seek to gain significant size and put as much bulk on as possible. Obviously, these two goals would require a different approach to supplementation, and for the purpose of this article I will assume the former is what you are seeking.