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Using the Three R’s of Recovery Nutrition Science to Perfect Your Post-Workout Routine

We’ve all heard the saying:

Abs are made in the gym, and revealed in the kitchen.”

 

This is a reference to the 80/20 rule of fitness, which states that excellent physical condition can be attained through 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. While it’s true that training would be a waste of time without proper nutrition, there are a few more components to achieving peak fitness. What you do immediately following your workout can mean the difference between reaching your full potential, or lingering in mediocrity.

At Big Daddy’s Nutrition, we can help you get over your fitness plateau with guidance, information, and high-quality nutritional products. By combining the 80/20 rule with the science behind recovery nutrition, you’ll see results and improvement from your workouts while feeling less stiffness and soreness after your workout. Let’s take a look at how the three Rs of post-workout recovery—rebuild, refuel, and rehydrate—can enhance your overall fitness level.

Rebuild

As you work out, your muscles undergo what’s known as “microtraumas,” which are small tears on a cellular level. By consuming protein after your workout, you initiate the rebuilding and repair process, assisting your muscles to regrow and even gain mass.

Some experts state the 60 minutes immediately following your workout, also known as the “anabolic window,” is the best time to consume protein and jump-start recovery. At Big Daddy’s Nutrition, we feature protein supplements in a wide array of flavors online, like Athlete’s Choice Pro-360 Victory Vanilla, among many others. We carry even more variety in-store, ranging from vegan protein, gluten-free protein, and protein derived from grass-fed sources.

Refuel

As your muscles’ main source of energy, carbohydrates can be depleted after a workout, especially an aerobic one. And the greater the resistance or longer the duration of your workout, the more you’ll need to refuel and restore your energy. Promptly after your workout is one of the best times to do this, as your muscles are more easily replenished during this period.

To get the most out of your post-workout routine, we offer a selection of carbohydrate supplements. Our Carbo Max is a 100% pure source of complex carbs, which your body easily digests for fast absorption.

Rehydrate

We all know that your body is composed of mostly water. While you exercise, you can lose up to two ounces of water per hour. If you don’t replenish this essential element, dehydration can set in causing dizziness, headaches, or worse.

After your workout, make sure you drink plenty of water and other fluids. You’ll probably want to replenish your electrolytes, too. And we have the perfect product: Enduromax Lemon Lime, which is ideal for fluid and electrolyte replacement.

At Big Daddy’s Nutrition, we have the knowledge, experience, and high-quality products to not just get you in the best shape of your life, but also make sure you stay there.

For more information on our products, or for any other questions, call us at 484-552-2762 today!

 




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