Exercising burns up amino acids, glucose, and glycogen stored in the muscles. Upon completion, your muscles are more receptive to accepting nutrients that would restore and repair levels found in the muscles. Scientific studies show that consuming a carbohydrate/protein supplement within 30 minutes of completing exercise increases the rate of muscle glycogen storage. Replacing your glycogen storage levels quickly allows your body to recuperate faster and recharge your fuel system for the next workout or event.

In this free download, available to registered members of PP Online, we provide a series of recovery meal recommendations.