You’ve unclipped your spin shoes and pushed out your last rep. Your cross-trainers have been swapped for apres-gym shoes and the last drop of sweat has been wiped from your brow. Time to chow down, right? Not so fast. While a tough-as-nails workout definitely does a body good, it is essential to put as much care into your post-exercise nutrition to really reap true benefits. To help you make the most of your fitness regimen, we’ve compiled a list of our 7 favorite post-exercise snacks to refuel and reboot. All in a hard day’s workout!
Yes, really. A recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism suggests that chocolate milk, almond or otherwise, can be a perfect post-exercise recovery sip. This sweet treat provides twice the combination of carbohydrates and protein as plain milk, and a dose of heart-healthy antioxidants vital for post-gym success. Plus, its high water content can help replenish fluids lost while sweating. Pack a Pressed Juicery Chocolate Almond Milk the next time you hit the gym!
