Generally speaking, on all sports specific (swim, bike or run but not core or weights) efforts of over 90 minutes (could be a double workout – swim/bike or bike/run or swim/run), I will consume a recovery drink (G-Push G4). However, in an am/pm split workout world, what does one do? Keep to the same metric, double the consumption, something else?
Your views are appreciated.
I’ve really been waiting for someone else’s view on this but I will take a bite.
I treat every workout the same. I will refuel after every workout and if it is longer than 60 mins, I will fuel during the workout too. So if I had a long swim or bike in the morning, I will refuel after the workout, even if I am going to run later in the day. For the later workout I will refuel afterwards too, but if it is within 3 hours of bedtime I will try to refuel from something that won’t keep me up late like gatorade does. I have not used G-Push G4.
I believe in keeping my muscles topped off with all the glycogen stores that they can handle, that way I am allways ready to go.
If I am incorrect in this thinking, someone please let me know.
jaretj
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My thinking was really as follows, a workout regardless of how long (or not long) produces nutritional needs and that those needs should be addressed accordingly at that time, even if a later workout is pending. As such, post AM workout one should ingest the proper mix of carbs and protein in order to facilitate recovery and future performance enhancement. The source of that nutrition is less important then what the nutrition is, though there are “better” sources of carbs and protein when compared to others. Thus, one could choose a recovery drink or a breakfast that balances the two key elements – protein and carbs. The two choices, among several, are likely to produce similar results as long as there is not a material time lag between the end of the workout and the post-workout consumption.
Given that my PM workouts are quite late in the evening and they tend to be of higher or greater intensity, a recovery drink seems to make more sense due to its digestibility if not it’s measured ratio of ingredients.
Maybe this answers my own question. I don’t know.
That’s pretty much what I’m thinking too, your way sounds better though.
jaretj
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