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Boost Your Recovery: Why High Glycemic Carbs Are Essential After Heavy Lifting

High glycemic carbs aren’t just for cheat days; they’re essential after heavy lifting workouts, especially on leg day. When you lift, your body releases cortisol into the bloodstream as a response to stress. To counteract this, consume high glycemic carbs immediately after completing a heavy workout. This helps boost insulin levels, which counteracts cortisol, aiding in recovery and muscle growth.

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Late Post: This high glycemic carbohydrate breakfast was from this past Sunday morning, right after the first Leg Day of the week.

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High glycemic carbs are necessary after Leg Day

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