Post ride glycogen replacement and weight loss… - Page 4

Originally Posted by Smartt/RST

Fabio, did you see my earlier post? As much as I would have loved to jump into this foray, there is no need for me to come to the boss man's rescue, so I tried to slip in a post that was a bit more relavent to your request. Brief recap:
To maximize your exercise, you need to fuel up (carbs) shortly before, during and immediatley after exercise. How much really depends on how hard and how long you intend to exercise; but regardless, follow that pattern always. A 1hr ride is short enough that something like Gatorade is fine for during the workout, but does not nearly have enough carbs for after your workout. A longer ride will demand more carbs/hr than Gatorade can provide as well. Any other time of the day is when you want to cut calories. Don't waste your money on to many fancy products; yes, they work well and are very convenient if you are away from home or short on time (for example), but the cost is high and they are technically not necessary. Remember that energy availability is key to a strong workout and quick recovery...and carbs are the primary source of energy, even at very moderate levels of exercise (and especially during shorter workouts). So get those carbs in before, during and after training (high glycemic carbs are best during and after training; check online for lists, they are redily available - liquied does not equal high glycemic). The rest of the time, eat healthy, eat small meals, eat vegetables, eat fruits, eat fiber, drink water.....you'll do fine.

Originally Posted by Roadie_scum

Well said. Everything I wanted to get across, only more concise and much friendlier.