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Healthy Eating

Post-Workout Nutrition: 10 Articles To Help You Fuel Your Training

Fueling your training doesn't just take place before your workout. Read these ten articles to learn the ins and outs of how you should eat after you train.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on Nov 22, 2021

When it comes to making your workouts effective, timing your nutrient intake matters. Here are ten articles to help you navigate the complex world of post-workout nutrition, covering everything from the role of macronutrients to why fermented milk is a better choice than other fermented beverages – even for rugby players.

Pass the Protein Shake: Digging Into Pre- and Post Workout Nutrition (Peter Curcio)

Are you confused about what to eat before and after a workout? Frustrated by what and when to eat? Read on for some best practices when it comes to fueling your body before and after training.

Science Says Alcohol Not the Best Post Workout Drink (Joshua Wortman)

No joke. Researchers followed rugby players, of all people, and took a look at the effect of post-workout alcohol consumption on their strength, power, and recovery abilities.

Science Says Post Workout Meal Not Necessary (Jeff Barnett)

Unless you’re training multiple times per day and not eating proper meals, your post-workout meal isn’t critical. Time to turn your attention to your pre-workout food if you’re not seeing results.

Fermented Milk Shown More Effective Than Milk Post-Workout (Doug Dupont)

In the search for the perfect post-workout beverage, researchers compared regular old milk to fermented milk. They found it might actually do a better job of preventing soreness and inflammation.

An Idiot’s Guide to Post Workout Recovery Drinks (Andrew Read)

Sports drinks are a huge industry – over $1.5 billion back in 2007. But what do you REALLY need to look for in a sports drink and how does it ACTUALLY help your body?

Real World Advice for Post Workout Nutrition (Stephanie Greunke)

Stephanie Greunke, nutrition expert, gives us the simple why and how behind good post workout nutrition. It’s not that complicated and you really ought to be doing it.

What’s the Best Recovery Drink for Multiple Workouts? (Doug Dupont)

There’s been a lot of research done on post-workout drinks after one workout, but what if you have two or more workouts in a day? A new study answers that question.

Eating to Recover: How and What to Eat Post Workout (Brad Sly)

I believe your post-workout meal is one of the most important meals of your day. Let’s look at why it’s so important and what you can do to promote the best possible recovery nutrition.

Post-Workout Nutrition: Carbs Only? Or Carbs + Protein? (Joshua Wortman)

The always continuing post workout nutrition debate rages on. New research says adding protein to your post workout food/drink doesn’t make a difference. What do you think?

What Makes the Best Post-Workout Recovery Drink? (Becca Borawski)

A recent review published in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research looked through numerous studies to determine what might be the best recovery drink for endurance and team-sport athletes.

Photos courtesy of Shutterstock.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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