How Do You Recover After A Workout?

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Do you load up on carbs, whip up a proteinshake,or perhaps just enjoy a rest? Whatever your routine, you may be interested to know that there’s a key window of opportunity when it comes to muscle recovery. According Susie, “Muscle glycogen restoration is significantly enhanced when a mixture of both carbohydrates and a small amount of protein is consumed within 30 minutes of finishing a session…” In this post, Susie explains the importance of nutrition and hydration (post work-out) and also discusses why waiting for a carb free dinner may not be the best thing to do by your body.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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