I have started doing burst training. I do understand the science behind the technique of burning sugar during the workouts leaving the body to burn fat for (according to the studies) several hours thereafter. My question is what to eat after the burst training? My thought is as follows: The burst training depletes the sugar forcing the body to burn fat afterwards. However, if I eat after the training, I am thinking I am replacing the sugar/carbs/glycogen and the body will go after that (the easy stuff to burn for fuel), defeating the purpose of the burst training. I know this can't be right but am wondering what would be the best foods to eat after the training.
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Burst training - eating afterwards?
- Thread starter PATRICKP
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I want to not feel as though people are judging me for all the wrong reasons when I leave the house. I want to be able to leave the house on my own without all the anxiety that I have now. I want to one day be able to go on rides at amusement parks with the kids we will have one day. I want to go to an amusement park and not have to worry about if I'll fit or not
The choice would be many but I mainly recommend taking protein most with others as normally follow.
Proteins such as found in meats and eggs are great but they take too long to digest and get used by your body after your workout. This is why a quality whey protein shake is a solid choice for your post workout proteins. It’s the fastest digesting protein that you will find.
Carbs do a couple of things for your body after a workout. They restore muscle glycogen and cause an insulin spike which helps your body get nutrition faster. Normally we like to eat lots of “good carbs” such as whole wheat, brown rice, etc but in this case we need a shot of fast action carbs to replenish our muscle tissue. Dextrose is the carb of choice in this case.
This is also a good time to have some kind of candy if you have a sweet tooth and want a small cheat. Keep in mind BUT not too much.
Common practice is to have a shake with a combination of whey protein and dextrose immediately post workout. This will nourish and cause your body to heal and replenish your muscle tissue in the quickest time.
Protein bars or granola cereal can also be valuable. There are even some recovery specific cereals available to buy. Another option is a fruit smoothie, preferably homemade, including ingredients such as banana, strawberry, mango, fat-free yogurt, etc.
Hope so it would help.
Proteins such as found in meats and eggs are great but they take too long to digest and get used by your body after your workout. This is why a quality whey protein shake is a solid choice for your post workout proteins. It’s the fastest digesting protein that you will find.
Carbs do a couple of things for your body after a workout. They restore muscle glycogen and cause an insulin spike which helps your body get nutrition faster. Normally we like to eat lots of “good carbs” such as whole wheat, brown rice, etc but in this case we need a shot of fast action carbs to replenish our muscle tissue. Dextrose is the carb of choice in this case.
This is also a good time to have some kind of candy if you have a sweet tooth and want a small cheat. Keep in mind BUT not too much.
Common practice is to have a shake with a combination of whey protein and dextrose immediately post workout. This will nourish and cause your body to heal and replenish your muscle tissue in the quickest time.
Protein bars or granola cereal can also be valuable. There are even some recovery specific cereals available to buy. Another option is a fruit smoothie, preferably homemade, including ingredients such as banana, strawberry, mango, fat-free yogurt, etc.
Hope so it would help.