I read a great article about the importance of post workout refueling. Check it out.
Refueling after training is like putting money in the bank--it's the body's safe deposit box for muscle sugars called glycogen. This investment for muscles ensures adequate energy for daily training and overall health. Without food or fluid after exercise, the body is unable to completely recover from workouts and improve performance.
The post workout snack, beverage or meal also helps tendons and ligaments to heal, builds and maintains a healthy hormonal & immune system, and keeps electrolytes in balance--minerals that helps muscles to contract and relax on every run, jump, kick or tackle. Post-training nutrition is especially important for athletes who workout twice daily; compete in all day, multiple- day and/or in events where morning prelims are wedged between afternoon finals.
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