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Cycling, like any other form of physical exercise, requires you to constantly fuel your body with the right foods and nutrients to keep you going. As you exercise your muscles during a workout, they are put under pressure and your muscle tissues will need to be repaired over time. The way you do this is to consume the right foods that will help to boost your recovery so that your body will be able to function effectively during the next workout session. You will also need to consume the right nutrition so your body will be at maximum performance during your cycling session, which can make a huge difference. Here, I will outline four nutrition sources that you can start using today to boost your performance and help with speedy recoveries after workout:
Nuts are a great source of energy for when you are out cycling. Whether you choose peanuts, almonds or cashews, you are sure to experience an almost instant energy boost which will be very useful for when out on the trails. Consuming nuts can be very good for cardiovascular health and some have shown properties which reduce the risk of prostate and breast cancer. In addition, nuts are so easy to carry that you can consume them anywhere; keep some at your desk to consume as a light snack at the office or carry a small pouch to consume when cycling.
Eggs one of the best sources of protein you can find will be found in eggs; one egg contains approximately five to six grams of protein. Consume one egg per day and see an increase in your protein intake which will be extremely helpful in muscle tissue recovery and may reduce muscle degeneration. In addition, eggs are known to carry many other benefits such as improved eye health and contain vitamins A, B5 and B12.
Energy Drinks When it comes to energy drinks, there are many options out there from various producers. I do not always recommend the use of energy drinks and I would advise that you do not become fully dependent on them. However, an energy drink can give you that quick spike of energy needed to get through that cycling session or workout at the gym. The caffeine intake you will have from energy drinks are known to help boost reaction, reduce fatigue and increase short term memories, among others. Whichever brand you choose, pick up a good energy drink before or during your cycling session and experience the kick in energy that will boost your workout.
Water In my opinion, the most important thing on your list of nutrition should be water. Thats right, this simple yet often overlooked liquid is just as important as your other nutrition sources. Water helps to keep your body hydrated during your cycling session, which will help to reduce fatigue and also help to boost recovery time. Make it a practice to carry a bottle of water with you during all your cycling sessions.
That is my take on four basic nutrition sources you can start using today to enhance your cycling sessions and reduce recovery time.
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