Your muscles can replace glycogen at the average rate of about 5 percent per hour.
Thus, it takes at least 20 hours to fully replenish depleted muscles. Ideally, you
you should consume carbohydrate-rich foods and beverages within 15 minutes after your
workout.
Feel the Burn Your body burns significant calories even while you're resting. This Basal Metabolic Rate can be calculated. It can also be increased by strength training or any activity that builds muscle mass because muscle is metabolically active.
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