Rapid recovery of muscle glycogen after exercise is the fundamental nutrition goal for all athletes. Muscle Energy Glycogen is the storage form of glucose for muscle energy. When an athlete's glycogen supply is low, muscles lack the energy to perform their best. Athletes who train daily or compete must maximize glycogen storage.
Athletes can double the amount of glycogen their muscle can hold.
Eating a daily diet of 0.5 to 0.75 grams of protein per pound of body weight. 1 banana 4 oz.