Key Takeaways

• Training twice in a day is a common occurrence for some individuals, but it poses an extra challenge in mitigating fatigue and recovery.

• Obtaining adequate sleep is paramount to performance (even napping between sessions), and active recovery–such as light walks between sessions–will keep the athlete warm and ready to perform.

• Intentional stretching will loosen muscles that would otherwise be stiff and injury-prone while a balanced diet of protein-rich, whole foods give energy and the nutrients needed for recovery.

• A supplement like our Muscle Synthesis Activator is the all-in-one supplement needed for the athlete training twice daily, providing EAAs and electrolytes that replenish the body for all upcoming activities.

• Enhance gains with Oh!mino® Muscle Synthesis Activator and Creatine Complex, delivering all nine essential amino acids, including BCAAs, electrolytes, and adaptogens to accelerate muscle growth, recovery, and performance.

Beyond Supplements: Holistic Recovery Strategies for Athletes Training Twice Daily

For some individuals, twice daily training is a common occurrence.  This can include lifting during one part of the day and cardio later, or a session of yoga immediately thereafter a weight training session.  For those who routinely perform sports, many will have mobility training separate from one’s sport-specific practice.  Regardless of the different types of twice daily training, athletes must be intentional about how to recover effectively.  Obtaining adequate sleep, engaging in active recovery, appropriately stretching, proper diet and mindful supplementation will all aid the athlete in the best possible recovery.

Twice Daily Training

Twice daily training may occur frequently for some athletes, due to necessity or choice.  However, one must be mindful of the frequency of such sessions, as recovery time will be limited and the athlete may experience increased fatigue.  In moderation, twice daily training can be useful for building endurance and making the most of one’s allotted time.

Lifting and Cardio

This is the most common form of dual workouts, often spread between morning and evening.  Some athletes will go for a run in the morning before work, and then hit the gym for weight training after one clocks out.  Alternatively, many will go to the gym for resistance training and end up on the treadmill at the end of the session.  This style of working out maximizes efficiency and allows for both heart health and muscular hypertrophy to be one’s primary foci.

Sports and Mobility

An athlete whose main objective is sports performance will undoubtedly spend time in mobility work, training certain movements and reaction times in concordance with the sport of choice.  This results in twice daily workouts, placing the emphasis on proper recovery so that the athlete can perform well during actual competition. 

Lifting and Pilates/Yoga

For some who enjoy strength training, attending a yoga or pilates class soon thereafter one’s sets are complete can offer the peace of flexibility and core strength.  While the latter activity may feel less intense, calories are still being spent and the body is not yet in a state of recovery.  Proper recovery practices must be taken in order for the individual to have enough energy for each upcoming workout.

Sleep

Sleep (next to diet) is the most important factor for recovery.  It is during sleep that the body seeks most to heal and repair muscle.  With dual-training days, sleep can be utilized with different strategies.  Taking naps between sessions can give the athlete increased energy, as can a nap after both sessions have been completed.  Rest days offer the most time for sleep, allowing the athlete to fully recover worn lean tissue.

Between Sessions

If there is enough time between training sessions, a brief nap can be of great benefit.  A 12, 45 or 90 minute nap will encourage the body to quickly repair and rejuvenate.  While the body will not be fully replenished in this time, a nap still allows more repair than it would have otherwise been able.  This will assist in fighting fatigue during the day's next workout.  However, make sure to time a nap accordingly, as sleeping too soon to a workout will yield grogginess and sluggishness.

After Sessions

If there is a large gap of time between one’s second training session and falling asleep for the night, an intentional nap may be beneficial.  Some find that taking long naps later in the afternoon disrupts the sleep schedule–if this is the case, then simply go to bed earlier.  However, a well-timed nap can speed up recovery and allow for more energy during the following day.

On Rest Days

Rest days offer the most time that one can use for sleeping.  While it is unreasonable to attempt to sleep 24 hours straight, one or two lengthy naps during the day can make all the difference for the tired athlete.  This will give muscle ample time to recover and rebuild for the next day’s activities.

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Active Recovery

Active recovery is choosing to engage in low-impact, physical activities on days where the individual does not have a dedicated training session.  This movement is intended to keep the body awake and active, letting fresh, oxygenated blood flow to sore muscles.  Active recovery sessions are beneficial during on and off days, yet the athlete must be extra mindful with how best incorporate them into training days.

Between Sessions

Active recovery is possible between workout sessions, but the athlete must be careful not to overextend his energy.  A gentle walk or stretching/rolling may be all that is necessary to prepare the body for the next training session.  Any more activity and the athlete will feel extra fatigued during his next workout.

After Sessions

Similar to active recovery between sessions, the athlete must be mindful of how much energy he exerts after training twice in a day.  A light, cooldown walk and/or static stretching will be the most appropriate for this scenario.  Be sure not to prolong this active recovery and instead focus on obtaining adequate sleep.

On Rest Days

Rest days offer the prime moment for active recovery, whether that be walking, yoga, pilates or playing with one’s children.  These activities keep the mind sober and alert as well as stave off the fatigue that can accompany doing nothing.  Spending time in the sun and in nature will boost one’s mood and prepare one for a deep and refreshing sleep.  Active recovery on rest days can be the optimal way to properly recover from a week of intense workouts.

Stretching

Stretching is often undervalued and underutilized, being used only when a particular muscle feels sore or extra tight.  However, with twice daily training, stretching should be utilized with more frequency.  More workouts equates to more chances for injury or overuse.  Both of these outcomes can be mitigated by stretching, during training days and especially during rest and recovery days.

Between Sessions

Between session stretching is necessary for injury prevention, as tired and stiff muscles are more prone to harmful tears and pulls.  Stretching (and rolling) muscles allow for increased blood flow to these areas.  This will come with lighter feeling muscles and less soreness and fatigue.  Pulling or tearing a muscle is always a risk when working out, and this risk increases with twice daily training.  It is wiser to mitigate this risk with a time of stretching than to spend weeks out of training due to a preventable injury!

After Sessions

Stretching is vital after any training session, especially after the second workout of the day.  Without proper stretching and an adequate cooldown, muscles will grow stiff and sore and the athlete will feel fatigued during the next day.  Choosing not to stretch will cause the athlete to be more injury-prone during the next workout.

On Rest Days

Stretching is needed on rest days to minimize soreness and to feel less stiff!  Twice daily workouts places an extra strain on one’s lean tissue.  This stress can create a higher risk for injury during subsequent workouts if not managed properly.  Taking a rest day to stretch muscles will improve the blood flow needed for appropriate recovery.

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Nutrition

Aside from sleep, a proper diet is the most essential aspect of twice daily training.  The food that one consumes can either make or break a performance.  Furthermore, the timing of this consumption is crucial for the workout.  One must be mindful when eating between sessions, after sessions and on rest days so as to appropriately support one’s training performance and recovery.

Between Sessions

Between session refueling is the key for recovery from the first workout and for energy during the second.  If there are multiple hours between workouts, a high-protein, easily digestible meal is most effective.  Chicken breast, vegetables and sweet potatoes with a banana and nut butter as dessert (with some water) would be efficient.  If time is more cramped, consuming some quickly digestible carbs will replenish the athlete’s glycogen stores and give energy for the next session.  Eating a banana, berries and pineapple slices will hydrate and give the athlete a natural and easy energy boost.

After Sessions

Post-session meals are essential for the recovery of tired and worn muscles.  A protein-focused, balanced meal is vital.  This will give the body nutrients with which to recover and repair for the next day’s training.  Meat, sweet potatoes/rice, vegetables with fruit for dessert will satiate the hungry athlete and prepare his body for recovery once he falls asleep. 

On Rest Days  

During rest days when the body is recovering, continue to prioritize high-protein, all-natural foods.  The body is craving protein and nutrients at this moment due to the stress it has been put through.  Balanced meals of whole foods will provide increased energy during the rest day as well as during the next workout.  A fun snack or dessert here or there will only kill gains or ruin one’s future workout if consumed excessively; take cheat meals/snacks in moderation!

Supplementation

Sleep, active recovery, stretching and appropriate nutrition are all key for a balanced recovery for twice daily training.  However, something is missing.  The body will be craving Essential Amino Acids (the building blocks of muscle) during and after these intense training sessions.  One can get some EAAs through a balanced meal, but oftentimes not enough for increased muscle recovery.  An EAA supplement like our Muscle Synthesis Activator will supply the athlete with a balanced ratio of all nine EAAs meant to benefit recovery and overall strength output.

Between Sessions

Taking an EAA supplement like our Muscle Synthesis Activator between workout sessions will begin recovery of the body while prepping it for the next athletic endeavor.  Our MSA will support more energy during the next session by supplying the athlete with an exact ratio of EAAs.  These amino acids revitalize one’s lean tissue; results will be felt during the next training session.  Additionally, the five key electrolytes in our blend will hydrate the athlete, staving off fatigue from dehydration.

After Sessions

After both workouts are complete, the athlete’s body will need Essential Amino Acids to effectively recover.  Some EAAs will be consumed from a balanced meal, but not enough to recover lean tissue adequately for the next day’s workout (especially if the individual will train twice again).  The electrolytes in our patented formula will replace what was lost through sweat to keep the body’s fluid levels balanced.  Taking our MSA after the workouts will prepare the body for recovery during sleep so that one wakes the next day feeling rested and ready to work out.

On Rest Days

Taking a workout supplement on a rest day may feel redundant, as no workout is taking place.  However, this is the ideal time to take our Muscle Synthesis Activator as the body is attempting to repair and strengthen the athlete’s lean tissue.  Eating whole, protein-rich meals alongside our MSA will give the body all that it needs for optimal muscle synthesis.  The individual will have more energy for upcoming workouts–especially during dual training days!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many hours should separate two training sessions in the same day?

It is best to keep training sessions separated by at least four to six hours, if possible.  This allows for the body to partially replenish glycogen stores and rehydrate tired muscles.

Should both training sessions be high intensity?

Preferably, only one of the two sessions should be high intensity.  Two high intensity training sessions run the risk of intense fatigue, increased cortisol and overtraining.

How much protein should an athlete consume while training twice daily?

If training twice daily, eating roughly one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight is essential for recovery.  Taking our Muscle Synthesis Activator alongside this protein consumption will give worn muscles more amino acids with which to repair.

What are the signs that twice daily training is becoming detrimental to overall recovery?

Some signs may include: persistent fatigue, difficulty sleeping, elevated heart rate, prolonged muscle soreness and/or a decrease in adherence to one’s training plan.

Is hydration more important when training twice daily?

Yes!  Drink water throughout the day and take our Muscle Synthesis Activator in and around one’s training window.  Our MSA has five key electrolytes that will hydrate the athlete by replenishing what was lost through sweat.