Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

to my athletes not seeing results

19 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief video, the speaker emphasizes the critical importance of post‑workout nutrition for athletes. He advises consuming 60–100 g of carbohydrates together with 20–30 g of protein immediately after exercise. Carbohydrates are presented as the fuel that replenishes depleted energy stores, while protein repairs microscopic muscle damage, enabling stronger performance and faster recovery. The speaker frames this simple habit as a “game changer” that can unlock significant gains in the gym and on the field, warning that skipping it leaves gains on the table.

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What you eat after a workout is a game changer that you didn't even know you needed. Skip it and you're basically leaving gains on the table. So you guys want to aim for 60 to 100 grams of carbohydrates and 20 to 30 grams of protein post-exercise, and you want to eat them together. Carbs refuel your energy stores just like gas refuels a car on empty, and protein repairs tiny muscle tears from exercise, helping you grow stronger and be ready to perform again. It may seem super simple, but this habit is the key to unlocking serious gains both in the gym and on the field.