Metabolic window
Metabolic Window
The Metabolic Window (pronunciation: meh-tuh-BOL-ik WIN-doh), also known as the Anabolic Window or Post-Exercise Nutrient Timing, is a term used in the field of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. It refers to a limited time period following physical activity during which the body's metabolism is particularly receptive to nutrient intake, potentially enhancing recovery and growth.
Etymology
The term "Metabolic Window" is derived from the words "metabolic", relating to Metabolism, and "window", used metaphorically to denote a period of opportunity or receptivity. The concept is based on the understanding that the body's metabolic processes are especially active and responsive to nutrients immediately following exercise.
Related Terms
- Anabolic Window: Another term for the Metabolic Window, emphasizing the body's heightened anabolic (building up) state post-exercise.
- Catabolic State: The opposite of an anabolic state, where the body is breaking down tissue rather than building it up. Avoiding a prolonged catabolic state post-exercise is one reason for the emphasis on nutrient intake during the Metabolic Window.
- Protein Synthesis: The process by which the body builds new proteins, which is believed to be enhanced by nutrient intake during the Metabolic Window.
- Glycogen Replenishment: The restoration of glycogen, the body's stored form of glucose, which is used up during exercise and replenished during the Metabolic Window.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metabolic window
- Wikipedia's article - Metabolic window
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