Critical to your success!

Those of us who have been in the Iron Game for a while know the importance of post-workout nutrition. In fact, we know that nutrition alone can make, or break, a bodybuilding career.

Researchers examined 387 healthy adult males, to test the effect of post-workout nutrition on overall immune functioning. The results showed that the supplementation group who used post-workout nutrition had 33% fewer medical visits, 28% fewer bacterial/viral infections 37% fewer joint / muscular problems, and a massive 83% fewer cases of heat exhaustion. It was also apparent from the data that the post-workout supplementation group had less delayed onset muscle soreness.

This study reinforces what smart bodybuilders and athletes have known for years: Post-exercise nutrition is critical. If you are not paying attention to this aspect of your recovery strategy, you will suffer because of it. To facilitate maximum and rapid recovery we recommend you consume an easily digestable meal as soon as possible after training. A low-fat, liquid meal containing 40-75g of carbohydrates and 30-40g of protein and some added glutamine powder should be ideal.

Source: Flakoll, P., Judy. T., Flinn, K., Carr C., S. Post exercise protein supplementation improves health and muscular soreness during basic military training in Marine recruits. Journal of Applied Physiology, 96:951-956, 2004

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