fitness What Are The Post Workout Meal Opinions?

[Unvarnished]

I’m looking for what to eat after rigorous exercise. I need food that will give me enough energy. I have tried whole foods like fruits and veggies. But I want something light like nacks. And does it require timing before I eat anything? Tell me, what gives you energy after a workout?

 

[ActionAce]

I eat protein shakes after working out. The reason is that it's quick and easy. I also make sure to add banana and almond milk. At other times, I eat grilled chicken with sweet potatoes. But I eat within 30 minutes after workout.

 

[MidnightMuse]

Eat foods right in proteins and electrolytes. Proteins will help you recover faster and avoid loss of crucial amino acids, while electrolytes will help with cramping and muscle recovery.

 

[Ashake]

I’m looking for what to eat after rigorous exercise

It is good to eat a protein rich food like chicken, eggs or fish food after a very rigorous workouk it helps to fuel your body.

eat protein shakes after working out. The reason is that it's quick and easy.

You are right! That's indeed a perfect choice . The protein shakes are very good because it's quickly absorbable.

crucial amino acids, while electrolytes will help with cramping and muscle recovery.

That is why we need to make it a routine after a rigorous excersises. It help to repair and rebuild our muscles.

 

[Harsh World]

I’m looking for what to eat after rigorous exercise. I need food that will give me enough energy. I have tried whole foods like fruits and veggies. But I want something light like nacks. And does it require timing before I eat anything? Tell me, what gives you energy after a workout?

It all really depends on your overall goal.

When I was into bodybuilding, I needed calories. Lots of them.

I would end my workout with 4-6 cheeseburgers from McDonald's, typically with a medium-size chocolate shake to add to it, and then go to bed with that in my stomach. This, over 5-6 days a week, would make anyone fat. However, with what I was working towards, it only added muscle and strength. I might've bumped up to about 15% body fat at the peak before going on a cut, where I would only eat chicken, white rice, and some cheese to add flavor.

If I'm going for fat loss, it would just be replenishing electrolytes lost, as I sweat a lot, and a lean meal of balanced proteins, carbs, and fats.

I only ever worked out at night, so I can't tell you what would give you the energy to get throughout the day if you are a morning person. I could only assume a coffee and a light breakfast should do the deal though.

 

[MidnightMuse]

I could only assume a coffee and a light breakfast should do the deal though.

If you exercise in the morning, you should avoid coffee for at least a few hours and go with another drink that gives you the same level of energy. Why?

Like alcohol, coffee is a diuretic. This means it makes you want to urinate more. If you have already lost water after working out, you do not need a beverage that dehydrates you further through urination.

Second, coffee can interfere with recovery. You already know that your body needs certain nutrients after exercise. Coffee can temporarily interfere with nutrient absorption, an effect that is more pronounced when it comes to iron.

If you must drink coffee, wait about 30–60 minutes after your workout and drink water first to dehydrate. Also, have a small snack after working out before taking coffee to sidestep the issue of the coffee interfering with the absorption of nutrients.

 

[ActionAce]

If you exercise in the morning, you should avoid coffee for at least a few hours and go with another drink that gives you the same level of energy. Why?

Like alcohol, coffee is a diuretic. This means it makes you want to urinate more. If you have already lost water after working out, you do not need a beverage that dehydrates you further through urination.

Second, coffee can interfere with recovery. You already know that your body needs certain nutrients after exercise. Coffee can temporarily interfere with nutrient absorption, an effect that is more pronounced when it comes to iron.

If you must drink coffee, wait about 30–60 minutes after your workout and drink water first to dehydrate. Also, have a small snack after working out before taking coffee to sidestep the issue of the coffee interfering with the absorption of nutrients.

The bad news is that coffee is not good after a workout. It can cause you to lose more water and does not allow the human body to access the nutrients it needs. It is also important to note that drinking pure water or any other types of water is preferable to consuming coffee after workout. It aid in body recovery.