The Ultimate Guide to Post-Workout Nutrition: Workout recovery made easy - E-book - ePub

What you eat after a workout is just as important as what you eat before a workout. Find out the best post-workout foods to refuel and recover your body!  When it comes to exercise, what you do before and after your workout is just as important as the workout itself. Many people make the mistake of thinking that all they need to do is exercise and then they can eat whatever they want. But if you really want to see results, you need to focus on both your pre-workout nutrition and your post-workout nutrition. What you eat after a workout is crucial for recovery.
Your muscles are depleted of glycogen (the storage form of carbohydrate) after a tough workout, so it's important to refuel with carbohydrates and protein as soon as possible. Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth, while carbs help replenish energy stores in the body.