Providing your body with the right amount of protein and
carbohydrates after a hard workout can do this more effectively and efficiently.
Not exact matches
It's designed to be a very convenient way for you to consume a lot of delicious calories with an optimal ratio of
carbohydrate, protein, fat, and salt to refuel and rehydrate you immediately
after your longest and
hardest workouts when you don't have access to a freshly prepared meal from scratch.
To fuel your muscles for long runs, swims, bicycle rides, and other
hard workouts, you will need to eat concentrated
carbohydrate sources to refuel muscle glycogen, particularly before and
after workouts.
Vanilla Protein Smoothie
After a
hard workout you need both adequate
carbohydrates and protein within 15 - 20 min to optimize recovery...
A 2:1 glucose: fructose ratio is great to replenish glycogen levels and remember to adhere to the 4:1
carbohydrate: protein ratio in the hour or so
after a
hard workout or race.