Some thoughts and discussions from me.
TRX Ladder Workout & Activity Packed Snacks with Chobani
As you probably know, I believe fueling for your activity level is very important. But it can also be confusing, right? How much protein should I get? How many carbs? What’s the right amount of calories? How do I make it tasty? Those are likely just a few questions we ask ourselves when deciding on a post-workout snack.
I talked all about how much protein and carb grams you should get in this post, but as far as the mode of intake? My ultimate favorite meal for post-workout – especially in the summer heat – is a smoothie. You can cover all of your bases in terms macro-and micro-nutrient intake by throwing a few simple ingredients into a blender!
One easy peasy way to get your protein – or get a little extra protein – is by throwing in some Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a great, low calorie, high-protein way to fuel up after a high-energy activity. Thank you to Chobani for sponsoring this post! Chobani’s new Chobani Simply 100® is the first, and only, 100-calorie authentic strained Greek Yogurt, which makes it the perfect post-workout snack!
Right now, my go-to post-lifting smoothie combo is:
- 1/2 c. almond milk
- 1 container of Chobani Simply 100 (mango passionfruit flavor is deeelish!)
- 1/2 c. frozen blueberries
- Handful of spinach
- Greens powder
- Optional vegan protein powder
This also keeps me full for quite a long time!
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That said, sometimes I just don’t have time to go home and make a smoothie after my workout. Take this past Tuesday, for example. I had an hour between training a client and teaching indoor cycling, and I wanted to get in a quick TRX workout. I had 30 minutes, so I did the following strength workout (which I actually live-shared on Periscope, too!)
Front Squat – w/ optional jump
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Right after I did that workout, I taught for 60 minutes. After teaching, I knew I needed some fuel to hold me over while training my last client before lunch. Before I left home in the morning, I stashed a Chobani Simply 100 in my gym bag to store in the gym mini fridge.
It made for the perfect mid-morning, post-activity snack! The entire container is packed with protein – 12 grams – and has 5 grams of fiber for just 100 kcals! Plus, all of the flavors fall under my guideline of having 8 grams of sugar or less (some Greek yogurts contain as much as a serving of ice cream!)
Chobani Simply 100 makes a great post-workout snack because of the protein content, carb content – while still being low sugar – and it contains 0 fat. Additionally, studies show that dairy makes a great post-workout fuel choice for several reasons:
- It contains a good mix of fast and slow digesting proteins
- Dairy contains electrolytes and rich minerals
- Consuming dairy post-workout has shown to produce improved fluid retention
Cheers to that!
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You can learn more about Chobani 100 on their website – there’s 5 different yummy flavors!
How often do you eat Greek yogurt?
Do you ever throw it into your smoothies?
What are your favorite smoothie add-ins?
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
The graphic says Front Squat Jumps but the corresponding link is for single leg squats – which exercise should it be?
Front Jump Squats. I’ve changed the link. Thanks for letting me know!
I always put yogurt in my smoothies. I usually like to go with vanilla so that the flavors of the frozen berries I also add shine through.
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