ZICO Recovery Popsicles

It is getting WARM out there!

Heat training is something I adore because in my opinion, there is nothing more fun than getting a giant, stinging eyes,  drip-down-your-back sweat on after a hard interval session which is exactly what happened this week at practice with my team.

I came home and drank my regular recovery drink and wanted something MORE which is where I came up with recovery popsicles.

I love to drink coconut water and BCAA’s after a hard summer workout to replenish lost electrolytes and support recovery. To be completely honest with you, I do not love coconut water on it’s own, but I incorporate it into my recovery routine because you just cannot argue with the benefits:

• Essential electrolytes: It contains sodium to recover the salt that is lost through sweating, magnesium to aid with muscle recovery and calcium and potassium.
• Potassium-Rich: Full of potassium, it help to stop those pesky muscle twitches and support your muscles in recovery. 
• Just Plain Old Good for You: With no added sugar, cholesterol or fat, you can hydrate and know you are doing your body a favour. 

I have discussed the benefits of BCAA’s in recovery before, but here is another great article on the topic. 

To make recovery popsicles, I took one of my favourite recovery drinks and simply poured it into some popsicle molds instead of drinking it.

ZICO Recovery Popsicles

• ZICO coconut water
• 1 cup of orange juice
• 1 scoop of Genuine Health BCAAs (lemon lime flavour)

Pour mixture into popsicle molds and allow to freeze for 2-3 hours. Run hot water over the outside of the molds to loosen the popsicle and enjoy!

There is nothing better than polishing off one of these and diving into the pool for a refreshing swim. Oh summer – you are perfect.

 

If you would make a recovery popsicle, what would be in it?