The first 20 minutes after a workout are the most critical in terms of recovery. It is the time when your body begins to rebuild itself by repairing broken down muscles and restoring glycogen supplies. The “gates” are fully open and your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and restore energy levels is at its optimum. To expedite your recovery, try mixing a recovery shake.

Ingredients:
Use frozen fruit instead of ice to help restore some carbohydrates; strawberries, blueberries, mixed berries, or peaches, etc… Add a banana for potassium.  Add your favorite juice(s). I like to use an orange pineapple mixture. V8 Splash has a variety to select from. There are a variety of Recovery Powders to choose from including Hammer Nutrition‘s Recovery, Soy or Whey Proteins. SPIZ. is a great post workout liquid meal additive as well.

If you wait too long after your workout to take in nutrition, your body will take protein and nutrients from other parts of your body to repair the damaged areas. Give your body what it needs immediately after a workout. This type of shake will allow recovery to commence without robbing from other muscles and will hold you over until you have a well balanced meal (which should happen within the first 2 hours after a workout).

Coach-Tony
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