The key to optimal performance is recovering quickly from your efforts. If you are finding your results have plateaued, it’s possible you are suffering from less than effective recovery. Proteinco Canada sells a number of supplements to help you recover faster. In addition, you can mix Whey Protein with one or more other powdered supplements Canada that can be more effective at targeting your specific needs. We always give tips with each product description regarding how you to add supplements together since a one size fits all formula rarely works for everyone. Amino Recovery was formulated to give you all you need post workout but it can still be personalized as you see fit. Creatine Monohydrate is a fantastic supplement to add in more quantity to your recovery drinks to aid in muscle repair and growth. Glutamine is also critical to helping you recovery as quickly as possible. We have formulated almost every powdered product to be easily personalized so experiment within the suggested guidelines in each product description to find what works best for you.
THE 3 CRUCIAL RECOVERY WINDOWS
- Immediately after exercise
Particular for improved endurance, consuming a recovery drink immediately after your workout or competition with replenish glycogen stores to optimal levels. Missing this window of opportunity can mean days longer to recover from endurance workouts in particular. Bringing Amino Recovery or any powdered mix with your to the gym or your competition is an easy way to get make sure you get your drink in as soon as possible post workout. Simply add water or any other available beverage of choice and drink it all quickly. You can then relax, shower and eat whenever it’s convenient and your recovery won’t take a hit. - 90 minutes post workout
This is another important time to fuel yourself to recover faster. Particularly if you notice your recovery is lacking, do your best to get a combination of calories into your system an hour and a half after your training ends. You can use the same recovery drink or mix something else with more calories and/or a different combination of protein, carbohydrates, fat and nutrients. Regardless of how you feel your recovery after a workout, try hitting this window along with the first one and see if you notice improvements in how you feel and perform. - 3 hours post workout
This window of opportunity is particularly important to ultra-endurance athletes. It can be of value for bodybuilding and other explosive sports too however. Proteinco.ca recommends this be a balanced meal or a combination of nutritional supplements and whole foods. It’s the perfect time to get variety in your diet with a combination of calorie sources. At this point, do your best to eat the most healthy whole foods of your day. By “garbaging” up at this point when you are most likely very hungry, you can do a lot of harm to your recovery. The most elite athletes in Canada have learned this trick which helps them compete at the highest levels.
By paying attention to “when” you consume calories to help you recover and “what” you ingest for this purpose, you may surprise yourself. Keep in mind that all your suffering can be largely for not if you don’t pay close attention to post workout recovery.
