Natural remedies & lifestyle tips
- Warm up before training and cool down/stretch afterward
- Get protein in within a couple hours of training
- Stay hydrated and replace electrolytes lost through sweat
- Progress training load gradually rather than jumping volume/intensity
- Prioritize sleep — most recovery and adaptation happens there
Make it at home
Banana-Cocoa Recovery Shake
- 1 banana
- 1 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Ice
- Blend everything until smooth.
- Drink within an hour of finishing your workout.
Carbs plus protein is the classic after-workout pairing. Contains dairy unless you use a plant milk.
Homemade Electrolyte Drink
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Stir everything together until the salt and honey dissolve.
- Chill and sip during or after exercise.
Handy after long sessions in the heat. If you have high blood pressure or kidney concerns, ask your doctor about added salt.
Naturáis products to explore
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Branched-chain amino acids traditionally used to support recovery.
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Talk with your doctor. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, take prescription medicine, or have a medical condition. Symptoms that are new, severe or not improving deserve a visit to a health professional.
Written by Bill Delanoy for Only Nature's Finest. Last updated 2026-10-20. Educational content only, not medical advice.