post-workout meal
nounUK /ˌpəʊst ˈwɜːkaʊt miːl/
US /ˌpoʊst ˈwɜːrkaʊt miːl/
A meal you eat after you exercise.
I always have a post-workout meal of eggs and toast after my morning run.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A planned snack eaten within an hour of finishing a gym session to help muscles recover.
Her post-workout meal is a banana and a protein shake.
3. The first full meal after a long race or match, often rich in carbs and protein.
After the marathon, the runners shared a big post-workout meal of pasta and chicken.
4. A product or recipe marketed specifically for eating after physical activity.
The brand sells a post-workout meal in a ready-to-drink bottle.