Lately I am becoming more aware of (even if they are not more frequent) days when I step on the gas but the tank is empty. Those are the days when I want to put a bullet through the pace clock. I was wondering if anyone else notices the same thing, and if so what they do about it.
Robin mentioned the 30 minute window of time to start replenishing depleted glycogen stores.
I don't know too much about sports medicine but it's highly recommended to fuel up after each practice, even if it's a small amount of carbs or sugar.
Many people are talking about the benefits of chocolate milk as an after workout recovery drink.
This article sheds some light on the benefits.
And it also talks about the recovery window.
www.liveleantoday.com/article.cfm
That sounds reasonable to me - but I don't drink cow's milk - I wonder if chocolate soy milk would do the same thing?
Robin mentioned the 30 minute window of time to start replenishing depleted glycogen stores.
I don't know too much about sports medicine but it's highly recommended to fuel up after each practice, even if it's a small amount of carbs or sugar.
Many people are talking about the benefits of chocolate milk as an after workout recovery drink.
This article sheds some light on the benefits.
And it also talks about the recovery window.
www.liveleantoday.com/article.cfm
That sounds reasonable to me - but I don't drink cow's milk - I wonder if chocolate soy milk would do the same thing?
