Diet

What To Eat After Exercising

Immediately after exercising the body needs carbohydrates to replace glycogen stores. It also needs liquid. Pure fruit juices are a great combination of the two. Sports drinks are not so good because they contain half the carbohydrate of fruit juice. (Sports drinks are good for keeping your energy up during physical activity.)

Later, 2–3 hours after working out, consume a high-protein meal. At this point the body needs protein to help it repair and build muscle tissue.