Joe Wicks shares his feel-good tips and recipes for fuelling your body for exercise

Whether you&rsquo;re a workout novice or an expert, your body needs the right fuel before and after exercise. Joe Wicks, <a href="https://www.thebodycoach.com/" target="_blank">aka The Body Coach</a>, offers his tips &ndash; and some tasty recipes &ndash; so you can boss it...‘Forget long workouts,&rsquo; says Joe, ‘and go for short sessions of 15 minutes of exercise a day, four or five times a week. It&rsquo;s manageable, easy to fit into your day and it will give you a great energy boost.‘Fuelling your body correctly is the real key to success. After each workout, you need a meal with carbs. And on non-workout days, make sure you get plenty of protein.<img alt="joe_wicks__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/joe_wicks__square_GL?scl=1" style="width: 450px;">‘For me to feel motivated, I need a date to work towards &ndash; whether it&rsquo;s for a big event or a holiday. Set yourself a goal and take regular progress photos &ndash; these are more helpful than standing on the scales.‘It&rsquo;s fine to have “treat” days, but balance them out with days of exercise and nutritious meals.&rsquo;<h2>GOAT'S CHEESE AND CHORIzo 'muffins'</h2>Lower in carbs than normal muffins, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/goats-cheese-chorizo-muffins" target="_blank">these frittata-style bites</a> are perfect for non-exercise days, according to Joe.'These “muffins” contain protein, so they&rsquo;re a great start to the day on mornings when you haven&rsquo;t worked out. Also, having tasty snacks like these to hand means you won&rsquo;t be caught out when you&rsquo;re starving, and you&rsquo;re less likely to reach for a pre-packed sandwich.'<img alt="goats-cheese-chorizo-muffins__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/goats-cheese-chorizo-muffins__square_GL?scl=1"><h2>Chicken and mushroom risotto</h2>The ideal dish to eat after a workout, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chicken-and-mushroom-risotto" target="_blank">this risotto</a> is bursting with deep and warming savoury flavour thanks to the nutty porcini mushrooms.Joe says, 'One of the biggest mistakes people make is exercising and then just eating a small salad. After working out, you need carbs. This delicious risotto is ideal for a post-workout lunch or dinner.'<img alt="chicken--mushroom-risotto__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chicken--mushroom-risotto__square_GL?scl=1">Joe&rsquo;s new book, <a href="https://shop.thebodycoach.com/page/books" target="_blank">30-Minute Meals</a>, out on 6 September, has all the recipe inspiration you need for fuelling yourself before and after a workout.

Eat well, feel great with Joe Wicks

By Asda Good Living,28th August 2018

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