Pre-Workout Fuel

Maybe you don't like protein bars, or powders but who says you can't dress it up a bit!?

My go to shake has been half pre-made for me!

But sometimes, you want more than chocolate flavor. And sometimes the shakes are less than "shake" consistency... so, I crack open a bottle of Pure Protein - Frosty Chocolate - 120 calories and 23 grams of protein and add a banana and five ice cubes to it! Blend it up and divide into 2 portions - 115 each.

I've also added a banana and 1/2 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter bringing the total calories to 275 - divide into 2 servings - 135(ish) each. 

Drink half the shake 30 minutes prior to your workout and the other half immediately following (within an hour at most!). The protein will help rebuild your muscles and potassium from the banana prevents muscle cramping.

The World's Healthiest Foods.org has this to say about Potassium:

Potassium is especially important in regulating the activity of muscles and nerves. The frequency and degree to which our muscles contract, and the degree to which our nerves become excitable, both depend heavily on the presence of potassium in the right amount.


So before you hit the gym, make sure you are eating/drinking something for fuel and by the same token re-fueling after a workout so your muscles have the chance to rebuild and develop. 

Off to the "hills" of the stationary bike! Come on warm weather!