{"id":18970,"date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/?p=18970"},"modified":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","slug":"the-importance-of-complete-recovery-nutrition-post-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/the-importance-of-complete-recovery-nutrition-post-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of complete recovery nutrition post-exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h1_cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18974\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-300x94.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-1024x320.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-768x240.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-1536x480.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-1280x400.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-40x13.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-55x17.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/recovery-blog-100x31.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Importance of Complete Recovery Nutrition Post-Exercise<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group introduction_with_author_group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"introduction_lower\"><div class=\"author-box\">\n                <div class=\"author-avatar\"><img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/sis-logo-55x55.png' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-50 photo ' height='50' width='50'\/><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"author-info\">\n                    <span class=\"written_by\">Written By<\/span>\n                    <h3>SiS Team <\/h3>\n                    <h6><\/h6>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" title=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 5 minutes<\/div><div class='author_share'>Share <div class=\"share_buttons\"><div class=\"ss-inline-share-wrapper\"><div class=\"ss-inline-share-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group outer_image_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group parapgraph_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovery nutrition is still an underutilised tool in the toolbox of athletes, whilst many look at pre and mid race fuel, too many people still overlook post-race nutrition. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of us understand it&#8217;s important to intake protein after exercise but for optimal recovery, more macro and micronutrients are needed. Eating the right types of macronutrients in the correct amounts, at the correct time is essential for building muscle and helping you recover from exercise. Pre, during and post exercise, your diet must contain the right balance of nutrients and minerals with enough carbohydrates, proteins and fats included.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CARBOHYDRATE AVAILABILITY<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to recovery it is important that you consume both carbohydrates and protein for muscle replenishment and repair.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carbohydrate availability is important for fuelling endurance sports, especially in athletes who are training for over 60 mins at a moderate intensity. Carbohydrate availability is the body\u2019s main fuel and is a primary factor leading to central and muscular fatigue. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carbohydrate is predominantly stored as glycogen in both the liver (approximately 100 g) and muscle (approximately 400 g) and about 5 g circulating in the blood stream as glucose. The body can absorb approximately 90g of carbohydrate per hour. A diet, rich in carbohydrate, increases both endurance and intermittent high-intensity performance. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rapid replenishment of glycogen stores post-exercise will prepare athletes for training and help them refuel for their next session. You should roughly aim for 1.2g of carbohydrates per kg of bodyweight.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"18975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog.jpeg 825w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-720x720.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-40x40.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE FUNCTION OF PROTEIN<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your protein intake post-exercise is crucial to support metabolic adaptation, muscle repair and remodelling. The physical stress of exercising can cause microscopic damage to muscle fibres that need to be repaired. Protein consumption actively triggers muscle protein synthesis, fostering the creation of new muscle proteins, essential for optimal recovery.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s been demonstrated that after resistance training there is a response of upregulation of muscle protein synthesis (process of producing new muscle proteins from amino acids) for at least 24 hours afterwards, also an increased sensitivity to the intake of dietary protein. This response is similarly found following aerobic exercise or other exercise types such as sprint activities and intermittent sprints. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been many research studies that promote a good rationale to intake protein well above the recommended daily allowance to maximize metabolic adaptation to training.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"18976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2.jpeg 825w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2-720x720.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2-40x40.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2-55x55.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/REGO-in-blog-2-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABOUT REGO RAPID RECOVERY AND REGO CLEAR<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muscle recovery supplements are a simple, convenient and effective way to accelerate your recovery post-workout, such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-sis\/all-products\/rego-recovery-powder\">REGO Rapid Recovery <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-sis\/all-products\/rego-clear-powder\">REGO Clear<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-sis\/all-products\/rego-recovery-powder\">REGO Rapid Recovery<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/shop-sis\/all-products\/rego-clear-powder\">REGO clear<\/a> both contain high levels of protein and carbohydrates to help replenish your glycogen stores and to support muscle function and protein synthesis. Both products contain 22g of carbohydrate per serving, as well as the 21g of high quality, amino rich protein, making this a complete option for your recovery. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To provide support in recovery it should be consumed immediately after exercise (within 30mins) and not mixed with milk as this can slow down the absorption rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group written_by_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"author_written_by\">\n                                    <div class='written_by_title'>Written By<\/div>\n                                    <div class='written_content'>\n                                        <div class='written_by_avavtar'><img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/11\/sis-logo-55x55.png' class='avatar 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