The Metabolic Window is the maximum time we have for an optimum recovery after a training session or competition. In this time, it is very important to replace the nutrients we have used during physical exercise, since this will be when our body assimilates, absorbs and fixes much better the nutrients we provide.   Duration of the metabolic window In the past, it was thought that we had up to 2.5 hours after exercise to recover well, but it has been shown that the maximum period for the assimilation of nutrients is the first 30 minutes.  This first half hour will be crucial and we should correctly plan the foods we provide so that they are easy to digest, absorb and ...