After an intense, body conditioning Pilates workout, you may reach for the water bottle to refresh your body. Researchers, however, recommend a glass of fat-free milk. In August 2007, research reported in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" supports milk's lean muscle mass building properties. "Fitness Magazine" promotes the carbohydrate, protein and calcium benefits of milk, along with reduced sodium and sugar content than sports drinks. Milk also has a high water content that helps to eliminate dehydration.
Step 1
Pour 3 cups of skim milk into a glass. Pour cold fat-free milk into glass prior to your workout so that it will easily available and measured when you complete your Pilates exercise.
Step 2
Add chocolate syrup to taste if you desire. Add chocolate powder or syrup to enhance the flavor of your milk.
Step 3
Drink 24 oz. of milk within 20 to 60 minutes of your Pilates workout.
Things You'll Need
- Fat-free milk
- Chocolate syrup
References
- "Fitness Magazine": Got Milk? Try Chocolate After Your Workout; Kelly L. Phillips; February 2006
- "IDEA Fitness Journal": Got Milk After Weight Training; Diane Lofshult; January 2008
- "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition": Consumption of Fluid Skim Milk Promotes Greater Muscle Protein Accretion After Resistance Exercise Than Does Consumption of an Isonitrogenous and Isoenergetic Soy-Protein Beverage; Sarah B. Wilkinson, et al.; April 2007
- Livestrong: The Daily Plate; Skim Milk
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