What you need after a work-out
Water Needs
Drink 20 oz for every pound of body weight lost through a workout - Plan to take in approximately 40 oz of Water after each workout. Work-outs include weight room workouts as well as sports practices/games.
Protein/Carbohydrate Needs
The body needs both carbohydrate and protein after a workout. Carbohydrate helps stimulate the insulin response in your body which helps get the nutrients into your cells of repair. The protein helps your muscles repair and recover from exercise. Post-Workout nutrients should be ingested within 30 minutes of a workout. Low-Fat Chocolate Milk has been proven to have the proper balance of carbohydrates and protein for muscle recovery/repair and is highly recommended as a quick fix for your post-workout nutrition needs.
Drink 20 oz for every pound of body weight lost through a workout - Plan to take in approximately 40 oz of Water after each workout. Work-outs include weight room workouts as well as sports practices/games.
Protein/Carbohydrate Needs
The body needs both carbohydrate and protein after a workout. Carbohydrate helps stimulate the insulin response in your body which helps get the nutrients into your cells of repair. The protein helps your muscles repair and recover from exercise. Post-Workout nutrients should be ingested within 30 minutes of a workout. Low-Fat Chocolate Milk has been proven to have the proper balance of carbohydrates and protein for muscle recovery/repair and is highly recommended as a quick fix for your post-workout nutrition needs.