Not giving your post-workout routine as much thought as your pre-workout? Time to change that if you want to maximise your results. Through trial and error, here’s what our influencers have learnt are the worst things you can do in the diet + fitness department after a sweat sesh.
“I sometimes forget to bring my meal after my workout so I feel like I lack a lot of the protein that I should be getting straight after my workout. I wait too long to get my protein/nutrition in” – Nathan Ryles
“Thinking you need to have a protein shake straight after your workout. You just need a good high protein meal such as MACROS” – Josh Smart
“I have a coffee straight after my workout so I am super hungry a few hours later and I forget to eat because I am so busy with work” – Kimberly Sara
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“Not stretching or sitting down for a long time after the workout” – Rhee Mussig
“[Not packing] my Macros so I get hangry later on” – Monique McCreanor
“[I’d recommend] taking a proper [post-workout] recovery approach such as stretching, foam rolling, and massage etc” – Jason Trinh
“Not taking the time to warm down and stretch 😁” – Jesse Kelly
“I eat a dozen doughnuts after my workout … oops” – Josh Sutton
“I don’t leave enough time to eat my protein meal/shake” – Nick Arace
“It was peak summer, so so sweaty and I had to go into the bathroom and try dry my sweat-drenched clothes under the hand dryer. Let’s just say I got a lot of funny looks that day when I went back to work”- Declan/Farmer Fit
BONUS POST-WORKOUT FAIL
Thinking you need to follow up a workout with a sugar sports drink – most of these are full of sugar and no healthier than downing a can of soft drink. For the average person, a post-workout meal should provide a sufficient amount of electrolytes, so stick to water post-workout if you’re thirsty!
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