Nutrition Science
How to Time Your Post-Exercise Carbs: A Recovery-Window Decision Framework
Post-exercise carbohydrate timing is critical when your next training session is less than 24 hours away, requiring immediate intake of 1.0–1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per hour. For recovery windows longer than 24 hours, focusing on total daily carbohydrate needs is sufficient.
Talia Sharir·October 21, 2026
