Making time for spin class is just half the battle. Too exhausted to come back the next day? Chances are, the problem isn't your fitness routine-it's what's on your plate. The things you do and eat after your class is just as important! Recovery is essential to sustain energy to finish your day strong. With the opening of Jan's just below POPcycle 2.0, we have been sorting through the menu and favorite pick to highlight. The benefits are geared toward muscle recovery and whole body nourishment.The simple, but delicious, Avocado Toast..Avocado benefits: Monounsaturated fat for muscle repair and B vitamins to jump-start your metabolism...Avocado is a no-brainer: In addition to healthy fats, which are crucial for absorbing vitamins A and E, it contains a suite of B vitamins that help your body metabolize all those healthy carbohydrates and proteins you've been packing away. To top it off, studies show avocado may even reduce your risk of prostate cancer, too . . . as if you need another reason to hit the guacamole.Hardboiled egg benefits: Protein and carbs are the two keys to a good post-workout meal. Eggs have it covered. At just 70 calories each, eggs pack 6.3 grams of protein and are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. Also, don't let the Rocky movies fool you; raw eggs have no advantages over cooked ones. In fact, cooking eggs allows your body to absorb almost twice the amount of protein.
