Sunday, February 13, 2011

Post Workout (PWO) Nutrition

Warmup: Jump Rope 5 min

Strength: Press 5x5

WOD:         5 rounds for time of:

                 10 Overhead Squats @ 95/65 lbs
                 20 Kettle Bell Swing @ 24/16 kg

Tabata: Pullups

Do you PWO? If you don't then you should. You should try and eat something almost immediately after your on court or in the gym workouts. You've just put your body through a lot and you need to give it the building blocks it needs to rebuild what you just tore down. PWO research is just heating up and if you google it you'll find a lot to read. Personally, I prefer about 24oz of whole milk right after a workout. Paleo diet purists may recommend a chicken breast and some sweet potato. Whatever you decide do your best to have it include some ratio of all three macro-nutrients (protein, carbs, fat). Another good option would be a fruit smoothie made from frozen berries, protein powder, coconut milk, and enough ice or water to make it drinkable.
 

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