The Post Work Out Smoothie

"With the right ingredients, smoothies can jump-start recovery by providing carbs, protein, essential fatty acids, electrolytes, and antioxidants," says Marni Sumbal, MS, RD, owner of Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition in Jacksonville, Florida.

So with that being said, having a smoothie before working out can provide you with the right nutrients to help your body push through and recover after you are done.

Here's a post workout recipe. Tell us how good it is and if it gave you the boost you needed during a workout.