BioRhythm: AfterGlow

Post Workout Euphoria*

When Protein isn't Enough - AfterGlow™ is the Answer

Purpose:

• Promote complete muscle recovery and restore depleted glycogen stores (energy)*
• Reduce recovery time*

Benefits:

• Fast & efficient recovery paves the way for most every fitness goal:
• Lean muscle gains*
• Reduction of body-fat*
• Improve endurance training*
• Improve skill training*
• Powered with properly dosed actives that may help support against catabolism.*
• Evidence based (four independent university studies) macro-nutrient ratios: carbohydrates, protein & fat.*
• 'All in one' supplement that takes the place of up to eight other supplements you may already be taking.*

When Protein isn't Enough - AfterGlow™ is the Answer

Description:

Mom always said, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day". Well it's time to call home and teach mom a thing or two about the one meal you'll never miss again.

Nutritional Demands of Training

During any given training session, our bodies pull on stored glycogen as fuel for muscle contraction, strength and endurance. Amino acids, vitamin and nutrient levels are all heavily taxed in a typical 45 minute session. Creatine and ATP serum counts are now at lower points. And to make things worse, cortisol levels (muscle eating hormone) are at their highest. Your body may be aboue to use muscle as an energy source!* Your favorite protein drink, or your mom, can't save you now...

AfterGlow™ is the solution for the post workout catabolic blues.* Contrary to popular belief, high levels of protein directly after a training session may not properly replenish vital nutrients and save depleted and torn muscle fibers.* In fact, several non-biased research studies prove excessive protein intake after a workout provides little to no physiological advantage whatsoever!*

Related research suggests skipping this meal is a one way ticket to catabolism.* This means if you plan on skipping your post workout meal, do yourself a favor and just skip the workout.

What's in AfterGlow™ and how does it work?

There are eight components to a timely and complete recovery. If you miss one or more recovery components, a portion of the time spent training will be wasted.

Simply stated, the faster and more complete a recovery - the faster and more complete your body will change. Below is a chart of what is in AfterGlow™, why you need it and how it works:

REFERENCES:

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