How To Get More Carbs Into Your Muscles After A Workout

Increasing carbohydrate absorption post-workout isn't just for bodybuilders, it's for anybody that wants to increase fat loss and increase performance.

Fortunately, you can super load your muscles with carbs right after a resistance training workout.

So here is how to get more carbs into your muscles for better fat loss and performance:

1. Go really hard: You need to exercise at maximum intensities for the best effects here. You see, if your muscular stores of carbohydrates don't get depleted your body will not have the proper stimulus to reabsorb the highest amount of carbs post-workout.

2. Lose weight: Although ironical, the more weight you lose the easier it is to get carbs into your muscles. This happens because as you get leaner your body has a heightened ability to make insulin do its job. Thus, make sure you have a fat loss plan in place if you are overweight.

3. Have liquid carbs immediately after resistance training: Right after you lift weights your body is ready to accept an above normal amount of carbohydrates. The tricky part here is that this effect wears off very quickly.

4. Use supplemental protein: The key here is to not go overboard. After all, if you have too much protein here you can actually decrease the absorption of carbs. Now for best results I recommend a fast digesting protein source like whey protein.

5. Have an insulin mimicker: Anything that helps insulin do its job will make the process of getting carbs into your muscles that much easier. And one good option here is to throw some natural cinnamon into your post workout carb and protein shake.

6. Get high quality sleep: Interestingly, being sleep deprived can decrease your muscle's ability to absorb carbs. So make sure you stick with a stable sleeping schedule. Even better, a stable sleeping schedule will increase your overall energy.

Increasing carbohydrate absorption after a workout isn't just about building muscles. It's a sound strategy for anyone wishing to burn more calories and get in shape!