Post-Workout Recovery

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DaniNei
DaniNei Posts: 132 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
How many carbs, protein and calories should I be consuming after a workout?

Sometimes I will have an apple and peanut butter or a post workout recovery drink. I just want to make sure that I get the right amount of nutrients after a workout.

Oh, I workout at night before bed if that makes a difference.

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  • kpnuts23
    kpnuts23 Posts: 960 Member
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    I usually have a high protein low carb dinner as i work out after work...Breakfast and lunch will contain most of my carbs so by the time i get to the gym im full of energy!

    Katherine
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
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    It is important to have something high in protein. It had been recommended in Runner's World Magazine, for workouts at night, to eat Turkey meat after a workout. The Triptafan that makes you sleeping from eating Turkey will help your muscles relax and recover while the protein helps them repair.
  • QuentinHardage
    QuentinHardage Posts: 21
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    calories 220 carbs 39 fat 2 protein 10 is my recovery formula drink

    4 to 1 ratio of carbs to protein for muscle damage recovery

    research indicates this is the best ratio for recovery within an hour after exercise.

    Advanced Sports Nutrition.

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