A training session, whether it be cardio, resistance or cross-fit, has a 1-hour window of preliminary recovery. This is the window, in which you should be consuming high amounts of protein and even carbohydrates.
The difficulty with protein is that it is both difficult and slow for the body to break down. For example, protein in meals, such as meat or fish, can take 4 hours or more to be fully broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream. Even protein supplements in the form of shakes can take 2-3 hours for the body to use as a nutrient source.
Therefore, a rapidly absorbing protein is critical after training to optimize recovery. This comes in the form of a whey protein isolate that is hydrolyzed (predigested). Predigested pure whey protein isolates rapidly assimilate into the body, which is critical after training. For example, one eating a meal comprised of meats after a workout will not get the same level of amino acids benefits as one consuming a hydrolyzed whey protein shake. The latter will receive a higher amino acids profile within a shorter time-span, which is critical post-training when the body is most receptive to outside nutrients.
1st Phorm's Phormula-1 is a whey protein isolate that has been hydrolyzed through low-temperature, cross-flow micro-filtration. This allows for an intact protein and amino acids. Phormula-1 is also devoid of carbohydrates, since it's one of the purest forms of whey protein.
Phormula-1 Natural is ideal for those concerned with synthetic sugar substitutes such as sucralose and aspartame, as it is flavored with natural stevia.
By consuming rapid-assimilating protein, such as Phormula-1, after training, the muscle tissue will more efficiently and effectively repair itself in that 1-hour window. This will improve the quality of your recovery and the pace of growth. Phormula-1 is also best paired with 1st Phorm's Ignition, a rapidly assimilating carbohydrate matrix that improves muscle-protein synthesis, i.e. muscle-building. For more information on Ignition and post-workout carbohydrates, click here.
The ideal post-workout shake would be comprised of 1 scoop of Phormula-1 + 1 scoop of Ignition, which is about 23 grams of protein and 46 grams of carbohydrates. You'll begin to feel less soreness and better (leaner) results.
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