After going hard at it during the workout session, the muscles tensed up, the body weighed down with exhaustion, the legs shaky, and the skin sticky. There are two right things to do: take a long, lukewarm bath and drink a refreshing smoothie. Well, there’s a third: a well-deserved nap, but that’s if you don’t have a long day ahead of you. Smoothies are the best work treats. They are a healthy burst of flavour and nutrients. There are different smoothie recipes for different body needs, like weight loss, weight gain, and recovery. Just as well, I prefer my post-workout smoothie to meet my lifestyle needs as a morning person who likes to get the most done before the middle of the day. While putting together a post-workout recipe, there are three things I like to keep in mind, especially when I’m beginning my day with a workout session.
- I try to make it as light and refreshing as possible. Something too heavy will weigh me down or give me little space for breakfast. Let’s keep heavier smoothies for lunch.
- It also has to meet my hydrating needs. The body fluids let out as sweats have to be restored.
- I make it all natural and green. Nature is refreshing, so I stick to all natural ingredients.
Let’s make you a refreshing and rejuvenating post-workout smoothie to start your day.
RECIPE ONE
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- A Handful of Spinach
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 tbsp chia seed
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint
- 1 Cucumber
How: Blend until smooth.
RECIPE TWO
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple
- ½ medium sized cucumber
- ½ Watermelon
- Ice cubes
- ½ banana
How: Blend until smooth.
RECIPE THREE
Ingredients
- 1 cup of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Handful of Spinach
- 1/2 Cucumber
- 1 tbsp Hemp seed
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup of almond milk
How: Blend until smooth.
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