As human individuals, we are born into one physical body for the rest of our lives. It is therefore our responsibility to take care of it to the best of our ability, to enjoy a healthy and happy life. This is especially true for athletes. At Juventus Academy Shanghai, we promote and value the health of our players who consistently work hard to improve every week.
Athletes are like race cars- what you consume as fuel matters. During an intense endurance workout such as a football training session, two things can happen:
1) Your muscles are depleted of glycogen, resulting in a feeling of having no more energy
2) Your muscles experience micro-tears, resulting in muscle soreness or pain immediately and/or the next days
To recover from both of the above mentioned situations, your muscles need nutrients! This is also the optimal time to feed your body with the right things to see improvements in your fitness.
- Glycogen is replenished by carbs- found in foods such as rice, potatoes, oats, bread…
- Muscle tears are repaired and built stronger by protein- found in foods such as red meat, eggs, milk…
- The ideal window for recovery consumption is 30 minutes after the workout to maximize recovery and absorption over the next 24-48 hours
With the right fuel, your body will not only be able to recover from tiredness much sooner, the protein will also build your muscles and make you stronger.
ExeQute’s Super Smoothies are formulated to provide the full spectrum of nutrients that athletes need after a workout. With 20-30 grams of protein, 50-70 grams of carbs, and 400-500 calories per smoothie, you will surely feel replenished. For those concerned about the lactose/dairy in protein powder and milk- don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. ExeQute does not use whey protein and instead uses a vegan protein powder to ensure optimal health for our players. The smoothies also utilize milk alternatives rather than dairy milk. Just think how much happier your body would be with a smoothie instead of a bottle of Coca Cola after a training session.
Juventus is therefore happy to announce that we have partnered with fitness studio ExeQute to offer “Super Smoothies” to our staff, players, and parents. Tried and tested by Juventus Academy Shanghai, ExeQute’s smoothies are healthy, nutritious, and also delicious. Available flavors include:
Dark Green (Energy) - spinach, mint, cacao, coconut milk, banana, dates, oats, vegan protein powder.
The Purple (Muscle Recovery) - blueberries, banana, almond butter, mint, flaxseed, coconut milk, vegan protein powder
The Brown (Choco Cream) - cocoa, coconut milk, banana, peanut butter, dates, vegan protein powder
Light Green (Piña Colada) - pineapple, banana, coconut milk, coconut water, chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp hearts, kale
We can’t wait for you to try it for yourselves. Join us at our pre-season camp on Monday and get a sneak peek into these delicious smoothies! See you on the pitch.