It doesnt require fancy equipment or supplements.
In fact, it can be found right in your kitchen.
Before you know it, hours have passed and all youve had is water.
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Skipping post-workout nutrition is a common habit that even competitive athletes do.
But if your goal is to improve muscle mass, its time to break this habit.
This applies not only toresistance training(i.e., weight lifting) but also to endurance-based workouts.
After exercise, your body begins its repair process, called muscle protein synthesis.
However, this process only happens if your body has these building blocks (aka amino acids) available.
Research shows that muscles are most receptive to protein intake immediately after exercise, making post-workout nutrition essential.
But how much do we need?
We also dont want to forget about the carbs!
Plus, it helps repair and refuel muscles and energy stores, allowing them to grow and stay strong.
And finally, we cant forget about timingit matters too!
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Shoot for a high-quality protein source paired with carbs within two hours after finishing your workout.
