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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
You worked out hard, but your post workout habits could be sabotaging your progress. Here are 9 mistakes to avoid.
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Your body needs fuel to repair and grow. Don’t leave this window empty; include a high protein supplement to meet your requirements.
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Try to refuel within 30 to 60 minutes of finishing your workout, as at this time your body is craving nutrients and foods, and hunger is also at its peak.
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You also need carbs to replenish energy and restore glycogen. Add a whey protein supplement along with some nuts and a fruit to meet your needs.
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Many of these “healthy” snacks contain hidden sugars and additives. Check the label clearly and the ingredient list to decide.
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This affects muscle recovery, dehydration, and hormone balance. As post-workout, any which way our body is dehydrated, adding alcohol on the top of it can dehydrate it much more.
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Hydration is just as important as your post-workout meal, as due to all the sweating during the workout, dehydration takes place, so take care of your water intake.
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As fat takes time to digest, it slows the digestion and might also make you feel full and heavy post workout, which can be quite uneasy.
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Taking multivitamins and other supplements? But do you know that some may block the absorption of nutrients, or might overload your system too!
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Not adjusting meal size to your workout intensity and even under-eating on strength or cardio days can directly impact your performance, and might hinder muscle growth and recovery too.
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Your workout is only half the battle, as recovery nutrition completes the process, so always remember to fuel it right to see the real results.
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