Definition
The supposedly critical 30-60 minute period after training when protein synthesis is maximized. The fitness industry's most profitable myth that spawned a thousand protein shake sales.
Example Usage
I used to panic about hitting the anabolic window, until research showed that total daily protein matters more than post-workout timing.
Origin
Popularized in bodybuilding magazines and supplement marketing in the 1990s-2000s
Fun Fact
Recent research suggests the 'anabolic window' is actually more like an 'anabolic barn door' lasting several hours, making the immediate post-workout shake less critical than believed.
Source: Sports nutrition and bodybuilding literature
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