POST-WORKOUT
Post-workout nutrition is the meal eaten after working out.
Conventional suggests eating a mixed meal of protein and carbohydrates within 2 hours but preferably within 30 -45 minutes of finishing your workout.
This post-workout meal is important for helping your body recover and repair. Eating a post-workout meal will help with the following;
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The reduction of muscle fatigue and soreness
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Replenish muscle glycogen (stored energy) that was used in your workout
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Increase muscle protein synthesis and reduce the muscle protein breakdown caused by exercise
