Define nutritional needs During Recovery?
Here, let us discuss what should be the nutritional goals based on the physiological aspects involved.
Goals: The main emphasis must be on the following:
- Replace fluids lost during exercise.
- refill carbohydrate stores (muscle and liver glycogen)
- replace electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride)
The principle of 3R's should be followed after the event. Rehydration, refuelling, and rest facilitate the recovery process. Recovery is the phase -where muscle glycogen needs replenishment, and muscle repair and gains occur.' For this purpose, rest is required. The recovery phase begins immediately after exercise ends.
First of all, the fluid lost during exercise just be replaced to reslore fluid balance. Because restoration of normal fluid levels takes time, rehydration needs to begin during exercise and continue after exercise ends. Also, drinking more fluid than is lost is recommended because some of the fluid consumed in recovery is eliminated as urine. Achieving adequate rehydration before the next training session is crucial for quality training.