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Eating after exercise
Recent research shows that training in a fasted state can lead to efficient fuel use, fat burning, improved blood sugar and hormone regulation. This is helpful when training for a marathon to help delay fatigue.
- Studies also show that eating soon after exercise can help maximise recovery, particularly eating carbohydrates.
- But there is also evidence that eating protein during recovery can maximise muscle growth. If training is done later in the day, eating a small protein meal before bed can help with acute recovery.
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Eating before and after exercising
There is a clear advantage for eating before and during longer duration exercise. Using nutrition to strategically recover is essential for those who want to maximise their workouts.
When resistance training, consuming a combination of mainly carbohydrat...
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Eating before exercise
When we exercise, our bodies use energy, either supplied by carbohydrates stored in our bodies, or from the food we eat.
- If the exercise is demanding or we exercise for a long time, we use more stored carbohydrate.
- If your energy is low, or you're doing a lo...
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Eating before or after you exercise
Research shows the importance of nutrition for exercise. However, it is not always clear whether it's best to eat before or after you exercise.
The following should be considered:
- What you're training for.
- The level you're at. A...
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