For those of you who workout in the morning, what works for you as a recovery meal/snack? I had been swimming every-other-day (because I needed the rest), but I feel more conditioned now and have just about worked up to swimming every day. I am interested to see what other people eat for recovery after a hard workout. (For me, it's wheat toast or a wheat bagel and peanut butter, but I'm sure there's something better out there.)
Thanks!
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During my training cycle, I would eat a banana about an hour before practice and drink some water on my way to the pool. At the pool, I would make up a container of Accelerade. I like the fruit punch but dilute it so it doesn't taste so thick ;-) Afterwards, I go home and chow-down.
OK, I train at night but wanted to share anyway.
After meets, I have switched over to Heed because I feel much better after drinking that. One of my biking buddies suggested it and it works. Before dryland training at 0600 I with usually eat a Powerbar(tm) or a Marathon Bar(tm) or a packet of Vanilla Gu(tm). Oh yes, add a little bit of water on the way.
I think you need protein when you are training, it seems to help a lot with recovery and residual soreness. Carbs are necessary too, your body needs them after all to produce energy. Since I have begun eating more protein, my performance has improved noticably.
Just my experience, take it for what it is worth.
During my training cycle, I would eat a banana about an hour before practice and drink some water on my way to the pool. At the pool, I would make up a container of Accelerade. I like the fruit punch but dilute it so it doesn't taste so thick ;-) Afterwards, I go home and chow-down.
OK, I train at night but wanted to share anyway.
After meets, I have switched over to Heed because I feel much better after drinking that. One of my biking buddies suggested it and it works. Before dryland training at 0600 I with usually eat a Powerbar(tm) or a Marathon Bar(tm) or a packet of Vanilla Gu(tm). Oh yes, add a little bit of water on the way.
I think you need protein when you are training, it seems to help a lot with recovery and residual soreness. Carbs are necessary too, your body needs them after all to produce energy. Since I have begun eating more protein, my performance has improved noticably.
Just my experience, take it for what it is worth.
