Jakarta - Consuming protein and carbohydrates is an important intake after doing heavy exercise to help repair and rehydrate muscles.
As written by the Hindustan Times on Monday, weight loss coach Mahtab Ekay said after exercise, muscles use their energy reserves which mostly come from stored carbohydrates called glycogen. Consuming carbohydrates after exercise helps to refill these energy stores so that your muscles are ready for the next workout.
He also says a post-workout meal containing protein provides the essential amino acids needed to repair and grow muscles that experience tiny tears in the muscle fibers during exercise.
Proper nutrition also helps the body recover faster, reduce soreness, and get back to the gym faster. Protein and carbohydrates can also restore fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise.