How Best To Refuel Your Body After a Workout
Aug 9th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Exercise, FeaturedProperly refueling your body after a workout is key in getting the most from your workout and helping you recover.
How much you should eat is a significant part of the refueling process.
Calories eaten after a workout are less likely to be stored as fat because they are used to replenish glycogen. But working out doesn’t mean you can eat as much as you want. If you overindulge, calories will be stored as fat.
As a general rule, you only need to eat after working out for a long time or at high intensity. For example, eating right after a brisk 30 minute walk probably isn’t needed because your muscles won’t use up all of your glycogen stores.
How much food you need depends on a few factors…
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Why, What and When You Should Eat After a Workout
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