Master your recovery, so you can train like a pro
Why Recovery Matters: The role of protein and recovery supplements in your post-training routine
When it comes to sports nutrition, what you do after your training session is just as critical as what you do during it. Recovery is where performance gains are made. Integrating high-quality recovery supplements into your routine is essential for long-term progress and injury prevention. At Cadence Nutrition, we design products that support athletes through every stage of training, including during the critical recovery window.
In this article, we unpack the importance of structured post-training recovery and explain how products like our Revive mix should fit into your sports nutrition strategy.
1. Muscle recovery after intense training
Every session (whether it's a hard interval workout, a long endurance ride or resistance training) creates muscle breakdown. Recovery is the biological process that rebuilds those tissues stronger. Without sufficient recovery, athletes risk accumulating fatigue, stagnating performance or worse...injury.
Research shows that consuming a combination of carbohydrates and protein within 30-60 minutes post-training maximises glycogen resynthesis and kickstarts muscle repair (source).
Cadence Nutrition’s Revive Mix is formulated with:
- An optimal carbohydrate-to-protein ratio to restore glycogen and initiate muscle rebuilding
- Whey protein concentrate, rich in BCAAs, to reduce muscle catabolism
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Added leucine to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and hypertrophy
Whether you’ve just completed a brutal mountain stage or a heavy strength session, Revive would help you recover faster and train consistently.
2. Immune Support During Heavy Training Blocks
Prolonged or intense training phases can challenge your immune system, especially when recovery is neglected. In these periods, your body becomes more susceptible to illness, compromising consistency in training.
A well-rounded training recovery protocol includes nutritional strategies to support immunity. Studies have shown that glutamine and BCAAs can play a role in reducing the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections in endurance athletes.
Our Revive mix includes:
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Glutamine and BCAAs to maintain immune function during high-volume training
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Taurine to aid recovery and reduce muscle damage
- Balanced electrolytes to restore fluid and mineral balance post-session
You can browse other Cadence Nutrition training supplements here.
3. Reducing Oxidative Stress and Supporting Endurance Performance
Intense or prolonged efforts produce oxidative stress, leading to cellular damage and delayed recovery. Strategic nutrition post-training can mitigate this effect and prepare you for the next session.
Cadence Nutrition's Revive mix is designed with antioxidant support and endurance-boosting ingredients:
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Alpha-lipoic acid to help neutralise oxidative stress and support tissue repair
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Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) for sustainable energy replenishment
- Carbohydrates and protein to restore energy systems and reduce fatigue in future sessions
Including these ingredients in your post-training plan is not just about recovery—it’s about enabling consistent, high-quality performance.
Conclusion: Make Recovery a Non-Negotiable
Performance doesn’t happen during training - it’s unlocked through proper recovery. The best training plan in the world won’t yield results without a focus on refuelling, rebuilding and replenishing.
Cadence Nutrition’s Revive mix is an easy, effective way to integrate proven recovery strategies into your daily routine. Make it part of your sports nutrition toolkit and train harder, more often and more effectively.
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