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!
It's no secret that Pressed Juicery is our go-to when it comes to thirst-quenching, but the Citrus 4 is truly a gym rat's BFF. Pineapple not only has energy-boosting complex carbs, but also contains bromelin, a natural anti-inflammatory compound which may reduce post-workout pain. Aloe and cucumber cool down the body and soothe from the inside out. And finally, coconut water has been touted as nature's Gatorade - a prime source of hydrating electrolytes!
