ABBOTT PARK, Ill., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --(ABT) When it comes to maximizing recovery and accomplishing fitness goals, exercise enthusiasts identify building muscle or getting lean and toned as main objectives. However, reaching these goals depends as much on proper nutrition habits as on the rigor of training regimens.

Abbott's EAS Sports Nutrition has developed a new science-based line of performance nutrition products that include: EAS Lean 15 powder and bars, EAS Recovery powder, EAS Myoplex 30 bars and EAS Myoplex Original shakes featuring Revigor.

Through ingredients such as Revigor and specially formulated carbohydrate and protein blends, EAS products rapidly deliver needed nutrients to fatigued muscles and help athletes recover and build muscle. Revigor, a source of HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate), is an amino-acid metabolite that can help protect and promote muscle tissue growth(2). The line also offers new protein powders to give fitness-focused individuals an easy way to get needed protein at 100 calories per serving.

All EAS products are tested for banned substances and certified by independent laboratories and marked with a "Tested and True" seal.

Fueling Athletic Performance

Athletic pursuits demand nutritional needs beyond a normal diet. Active individuals require specific amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to fuel muscles, build strength and recover after physical activity. Timing of these essential nutrients is critical to future performance.

"Nutrition to enhance athletic performance involves not only what to eat, but when to eat it," said Keith Wheeler, PhD, FACSM, global director, Performance Nutrition, Research and Development at Abbott. "When athletes don't consume important nutrients in the right ratios at the right time, they will deplete their bodies and compromise their ability to perform. The new EAS recovery products are scientifically formulated to rapidly replenish muscles after a workout with needed nutrients."

The benefits of well-timed proper nutrition can include reduced muscle fatigue and exercise-induced muscle damage as well as accelerated repair.

"The key nutritional strategy after training is getting a combination of carbohydrate and protein within the first 30 minutes after a workout," said Amanda Carlson-Phillips, MS, RD, CSSD, vice president of Nutrition and Research, Athletes' Performance and EAS Academy board advisor. "On average, men should aim for 15-30 grams of protein and women should get 10-20 grams of protein in combination with carbohydrate in a 2:1 or 3:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio. The protein is needed to stimulate protein synthesis and provide the building blocks for muscle and the carbohydrates are needed to help refuel the body."

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