Recover, Replenish and Rebuild: Our Top Post-Workout Meals
Perhaps the most critical aspect of your training is nutrition. A proper post-workout meal strategy will help you increase muscle gains and recovery, and replenish your energy stores. This meal, to be eaten within one hour of completing your workout, should include both carbohydrates and protein, with the ratio of each being dependent on the volume and intensity of your trianing. Generally speaking, a good rule of thumb is a carb to protein ratio of 2:1 for workouts lasting up to an hour. For longer, more endurance-based workouts, try a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio, depending on your energy needs. Start with a baseline 20 grams of protein and 40 grams of carbs and adjust accordingly. Check out a few of our favorite post-workout meals below!
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