Fueling for Fitness: Part 3
In part 1 of my fueling for fitness series, I discussed hydration. In part 2, I gave you some ideas for pre-workout meals and snacks. In this third and final post, we'll discuss post-workout fueling.
After your workout it is time for your muscles to rebuild, repair, and recover. To facilitate this, you should refuel within 15-30 minutes of your workout, and your post-workout snack should have more protein than carbs if you are strength training, and more carbs than protein for cardio exercise.
In the same way that I don’t recommend sugary sports drinks, I steer clear of protein drinks such as Muscle Milk, Special K, Slim Fast, Boost, or Detour. Read the label and you’ll find lots of sugars – not what you want to put in your healthy, post-workout body! Instead, have a post-workout smoothie with a low-sugar protein powder.
My current favorite protein powders and shakes are:
- Dymatize Nutrition ISO 100 Hydrolyzed 100% Whey Protein Isolate