![]() Normally, it is best to eat lower glycemic foods so as not to initiate an insulin spike (55 and under rates as low). This term refers to carbs that are high on the glycemic index (70 and above rates as high). Post workout we want a high glycemic carbohydrate source. When training, you deplete your stored glycogen and breakdown your muscle tissue so when you are training for anything and performance in particular the quicker you start the rebuilding process the quicker you will be ready to train again. ![]() Utilizing this window properly puts your body back into an anabolic state starting the process to repair muscle tissue and recover. This is called the “GOLDEN HOUR” by many for making gains. The 30-60 minutes post workout in my opinion is the most valuable time to get proper nutrition for optimum RECOVERY and MUSCLE/PERFORMANCE BUILDING. You just finished smashing your PR on dead lifts or a brutal 15 minute HITT session or even moderate level full body circuit with steady pace cardio what’s next? Proper post workout nutrition is the answer for all three.
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