06-04-2021, 02:14 PM
What is the best post-ride nutrition? Do I do a protein shake like after weight training? I know lots of water, banana, etc. - but protein?
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(06-04-2021, 02:14 PM)ldweisberg Wrote: What is the best post-ride nutrition? Do I do a protein shake like after weight training? I know lots of water, banana, etc. - but protein?
(12-12-2023, 09:36 AM)SPINMAN Wrote:(06-04-2021, 02:14 PM)ldweisberg Wrote: What is the best post-ride nutrition? Do I do a protein shake like after weight training? I know lots of water, banana, etc. - but protein?
So as not to sound finite, I will say almost always end with protein as the macronutrient. Carbs, especially refined sugar, does not help recovery, maybe storage for the next day, but you have to recover and repair. Hydrate. I feel like I just never drink enough during a ride. One bottle an hour average but still thirsty. Electrolyte balance and b12 and l-citrulline.
My protein mix is always ready in the fridge. 22g per serving protein powder with frozen bananas and blueberries, flax seed, chia seed, greens powder, matcha, ashwagandha, oat milk and cold brew coffee.
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