Bodybuilding.com - The Refueling Factor: How Many Carbs Post-Workout? - 0 views
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Yet they're doing the same thing you've been told to do your entire lifting career: Consume carbohydrates post-workout.
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While the idea of carbohydrate-laden post-workout nutrition is a sexy sell to athletes and physique enthusiasts alike, where does it come from, and what does it mean?
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Pretty much everyone who works out shares three basic post-workout recovery goals: To begin the recovery process To support muscle growth To support our hormones and metabolism after a hard training session
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If you're an endurance athlete, I recommend consuming half of your daily carbs post-exercise. Assuming you're training for a upcoming endurance event, I'd advise consuming 3 to 4 grams of carbohydrates per pound of your bodyweight.
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To sum it all up, if you want to optimize your physique and health, follow a strict low-carbohydrate approach post-workout for a few days, followed by a large refeed meal.
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hat's because of the role that carbohydrates and insulin play in tumor development, cholesterol issues, diabetes, and various other factors11.