Is it true that if I don’t eat within half an hour of working out I can’t gain muscle?

Answer: No – as long as you are performing appropriate resistance training and eating enough calories and protein to support growth, you can add muscle (up to a certain point). As you approach your genetic “ceiling” for muscle mass it becomes increasingly difficult to add muscle. This is when fine tuning your nutrition can make an impact. A quick digesting formula of carbohydrates and protein immediately post-workout is generally incorporated by experienced athletes and has been shown to increase muscle building compared to other feedings or post-workout eating strategies.