Post-Workout Nutrition
Food consumed after training to support recovery and adaptation.
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Post-workout nutrition supports recovery by providing protein for muscle repair and carbs to replenish glycogen. While the anabolic window is longer than once thought, eating within a few hours of training is beneficial. If you trained fasted, post-workout nutrition becomes more important.
Examples
- Protein shake and banana post-workout
- Full meal within 2-3 hours
- More important if training fasted
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Common questions
What is Post-Workout Nutrition?
Food consumed after training to support recovery and adaptation. Post-workout nutrition supports recovery by providing protein for muscle repair and carbs to replenish glycogen.
What are examples of Post-Workout Nutrition?
Protein shake and banana post-workout; Full meal within 2-3 hours; More important if training fasted.
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