{"id":29808,"date":"2024-06-28T05:08:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T12:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=29808"},"modified":"2024-07-24T11:59:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T18:59:38","slug":"protein-helps-post-bike-ride-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/protein-helps-post-bike-ride-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"How Protein Helps your Post Bike Ride Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feeding your body the right things at the right time is vital, especially after a vigorous cycling session. Protein, in particular, is crucial for your post ride recovery because of the large number of applications it has for your health and wellness.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Protein<\/h2>\n

One of protein\u2019s main functions is building and repairing muscle. Every time you exercise, whether it\u2019s a tough cycling session or a gym workout, microscopic tears are created in your muscle fibers. This is the reason for the soreness. You need protein to repair these tears and build new, stronger, bigger muscles.<\/p>\n

Also, during a cycling session (and other endurance type exercises), our bodies don\u2019t use carbs alone as fuel. Carbs are definitely the primary fuel. However, over the course of a long ride, your body may start to tap into fat and muscle (protein) for energy. So the extra strain on your body during a long ride can take a toll if you don’t consume enough protein to replace what was used.<\/p>\n

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