Following exercise, tissues throughout your body are low on energy, not just your muscles. The higher your work rate (METs), the more fuel is depleted from onboard fuel tanks. In the two to three hours following exercise, your muscles are BEGGING for carbohydrate energy. read more
If you continue to work out within 24, depending on the exercise and your level of fitness, it is likely that you will be tearing muscle down more than letting it recover. Do this chronically and you will compromise your strength and the health of the muscle in general. read more
Whether you're a 20-year-old body builder, or a 70-year-old retiree, exercise -- particularly resistance exercise -- continues to play an important role in your muscle health. The benefits of working out are due to the direct impact that physical activities have on your muscle tissue, especially during strength training activities. read more