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post workout refuel muscles
mikehart164
Posts: 108 Member
Tell me and everyone how you refuel after a long hour to two hour workout. Personally I use protein with fruit on weight training days and just fruit on only cardio days. The protein will reduce muscle soreness the following day. For those just beginning to exercise I would recommend protein even on just cardio days within 45 minutes of completion. KEEP ROCKING IT IM LOVING THE DAILY BURNS
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Protein shake or protein bar and fruit with a full glass of water too!0
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I have a green protein shake after every workout. I use 1 scoop of protein on strength days and 1/2 scoop on cardio days. I my basic shake has spinach/kale/collard greens, flax seeds, goji berries, chia seeds and 1/2 cup fruit, and water. I sometimes add matcha powder, cocoa powder, almond milk,yogurt or nuts. I work out @ 4:30 am and usually having my shake by 5:45 am0
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Banana, walnuts and water.0
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Protein shake with coconut milk, fruit, greek yogurt, protein powder, hemp, chia and flax seeds.0
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Today after a one hr. hard snow shoe, I had sardines, and crackers..otherwise a protien smoothie0
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I'm totally loving this not going to lie. This is what I have for breakfast daily. But it is also great for post workout !! Keep it going!I have a green protein shake after every workout. I use 1 scoop of protein on strength days and 1/2 scoop on cardio days. I my basic shake has spinach/kale/collard greens, flax seeds, goji berries, chia seeds and 1/2 cup fruit, and water. I sometimes add matcha powder, cocoa powder, almond milk,yogurt or nuts. I work out @ 4:30 am and usually having my shake by 5:45 am0
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Sounding Good Everyone0
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Did an hour and half of cardio for 600 calories burned protein shake with fruit after it felt good today was suppose to be trainer day but he got in a car accident but all in all feeling great0
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Today I took your advice & had a chocolate protein shake after class. At 8:30, it's really to late to eat again. It felt like a late night snack too.0
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After a workout I drink/eat any of the foods listed below:
lots of H2O, tea, milk, yogurt, fruits, omelette, whatever meat is available in my ref that I can cook, bread roll with nutella glazed over it
And I try to eat back all my calories or at least half of it0 -
truthfully? I didn't think to do that:-( I usually time it to eat a meal soon after, so it's whatever meal is next- and I'm eating protein at both lunch and dinner. Is that not enough? Any suggestions on quick foods? I am not into smoothies so much...0
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truthfully? I didn't think to do that:-( I usually time it to eat a meal soon after, so it's whatever meal is next- and I'm eating protein at both lunch and dinner. Is that not enough? Any suggestions on quick foods? I am not into smoothies so much...
I love my Greek yogurt most have about 14 grams of protein in them and about 120-140 calories and taste great0 -
I hope your trainer is OK Lizashley0
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I hope your trainer is OK Lizashley
Ya he is fine thank god his car is not though!!! so a week off from him which is ok just mean I have to work harder at the gym on my own time
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I always eat peanut butter on a ww tortilla with banana0
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I always have eggs for breakfast (2 whites, one whole) with a fruit, 12-grain bread toasted with peanut butter and water. Then on the way to work (which is at a horse barn - working my upper body mostly) I have a protein bar, a fruit, and more water. Then when I get home (about 2 to 2 1/2 hours later) I do my cardio. Then I have chicken or sometimes ham (not often because of the sodium), a big salad, a serving of peas or corn, and more water! That usually gives me enough fuel for those workouts. I may try protein shakes if I take my cardio up a notch. We'll see.0
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Whey protein shake. Protein and water!0
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Soya Protein shake with a wide variety of fruit and veg (not all at once) blended in together with some soy milk. That way I get some protein and fruit/veg in one go!0
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That sounds great. I can't have peanut butter in the house or I eat it all! Perhaps I could get some just as my refuelling after running.0
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Molly look up Better N PEanut Butter its got better nutrient breakdown and healthier for you as an alternative form of PB0
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Is protein useless on a cardio day?
I always do 1 scoop of whey with 1 cup of almond coconut milk post workout.0 -
Is protein useless on a cardio day?
I always do 1 scoop of whey with 1 cup of almond coconut milk post workout.
Cup your equation in half on cardio day 1/2 and 1/2 this will help you maintain your nitrogen balance so you can get active muscle gains out of the cardio days as well0
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