http://ironmantriathlontips.com/2010/02/03/eat-well-on-your-rest-days/ From Beginner to Elite - Strategies and Tips for Long Course Triathletes Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:18:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://ironmantriathlontips.com/2010/02/03/eat-well-on-your-rest-days/#comment-1590 Triathlontips Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:18:16 +0000 http://ironmantriathlontips.com/?p=1474#comment-1590 Hi Chuck, Thanks for the question. We've heard of a similar approach - training without carbohydrate. The thought there is that your body will then have to become very efficient at converting fat and protein into usable sugars. We've seen people try this, and we've seen the same people bonk VERY badly. Whether they then improved their bodies ability to convert fat and protein into usable energy, we have no idea. Very skeptical that it would work as intended. The idea behind a rest day is to let your muscles recover and refuel for future workouts. In order to do that properly you will most definitely need some carbohydrates. It is, however, good to be selective on the types of carbohydrates you take in during your rest day. Make the healthy, low glycemic choices, as opposed to the simple sugars. But, definitely don't leave out the fat and protein either. Immediately following a workout you can jump on the simple sugars. Dextrose and Glucose are the best type of post (and during) training fuels, they'll help get your recovery started right away. Hi Chuck,
Thanks for the question. We've heard of a similar approach – training without carbohydrate. The thought there is that your body will then have to become very efficient at converting fat and protein into usable sugars. We've seen people try this, and we've seen the same people bonk VERY badly. Whether they then improved their bodies ability to convert fat and protein into usable energy, we have no idea. Very skeptical that it would work as intended.
The idea behind a rest day is to let your muscles recover and refuel for future workouts. In order to do that properly you will most definitely need some carbohydrates. It is, however, good to be selective on the types of carbohydrates you take in during your rest day. Make the healthy, low glycemic choices, as opposed to the simple sugars. But, definitely don't leave out the fat and protein either.
Immediately following a workout you can jump on the simple sugars. Dextrose and Glucose are the best type of post (and during) training fuels, they'll help get your recovery started right away.

]]> http://ironmantriathlontips.com/2010/02/03/eat-well-on-your-rest-days/#comment-1589 Chuck Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:48:49 +0000 http://ironmantriathlontips.com/?p=1474#comment-1589 I agree with good nutrition on rest days and not junk food, but I've heard also that these days should be lower in carbohydrates? Aside from not having a pre and post workout meal, should my overall diet be low in carbs for this ret day? I understand possibly why, but if I have a hard workout scheduled for the next day, won't I need that energy? Thanks! I agree with good nutrition on rest days and not junk food, but I've heard also that these days should be lower in carbohydrates? Aside from not having a pre and post workout meal, should my overall diet be low in carbs for this ret day? I understand possibly why, but if I have a hard workout scheduled for the next day, won't I need that energy? Thanks!

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