How We Cut Workout Soreness in Half ⚡️

Happy Tuesday,

Have you ever wondered why some weeks your soreness lingers, and others you bounce back fast? This week, we’re talking recovery. One small shift made a big difference for us, and we wanted to share it with you.

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A few weeks ago, I noticed something: I wasn't nearly as sore after leg day.

Usually, I'd be wrecked for two or three days. But this time? I was moving better, recovering faster, and actually looking forward to my next session instead of dreading the soreness.

Aaron asked what I was doing differently. Honest answer? I'd been testing a new amino acid combo for about two weeks, and it was working so well I couldn't keep it to myself. I got him started, and now we're both hooked.

Here's what we're stacking and why it works.

Pour it all into my Hydroflask, add 32oz water and a few ice cubes, shake till combined.

💡 Ice Cube Trick: Adding ice makes it taste 10x better and keeps you sipping throughout your workout instead of chugging it all at once.

Kion uses the nine essential amino acids (EAAs) that are the actual building blocks for protein. Here's the wild part: taking EAAs alone is 3x more effective than whey protein for muscle protein synthesis. Even a steak can't compete.

Drinking this during my workout has cut my fatigue and reduced muscle soreness significantly. It's a steady energy source when I'm pushing hard and lifting heavy, and I genuinely feel the difference in recovery.

When you're both recovering faster, no one's sitting out leg day because they're still sore from last week.

These three breakfasts are always in rotation. High protein, easy to batch together on Sunday so neither of you is scrambling during the week.

These are all dairy-full to ensure we're getting enough protein with the right amount of EAAs to start our morning. I do about 98% of the cooking, and these are our personal favorites. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Want vegetarian options? Let us know. Or reply and share what you've been loving, we'll pass it to the community.

A smooth, luscious breakfast smoothie packed with protein, collagen, and superfoods! This nutrient-dense smoothie combines vanilla protein, berries, and hidden greens for a delicious way to fuel your morning together.

Try the recipe →

A protein-packed breakfast that will keep you both fueled until lunch! This hearty frittata is loaded with veggies, lean turkey bacon, and creamy cottage cheese for a satisfying start to your day.

Make this for breakfast →

A classic North African and Middle Eastern dish eaten for breakfast or any meal of the day. Made from simple, healthy ingredients and naturally vegetarian. Shakshuka literally means "a mixture", and the traditional version uses tomatoes, onions, and spices as the base with eggs poached on top.

Cook this together →

We've cut back on drinking alcohol for some time now, and it's amazing how much better we feel. Here's what we've swapped our evening wine or beer with pizza for: Hiyo social tonics and Athletic NA Beer: Get 20% off NA Beer with discount code: JAYLENE20

Better sleep, clearer mornings, and neither of us feels like we're missing out. When you're both making the swap, there's no pressure or temptation, just easier momentum.

I recently upgraded my 32oz Hydroflask to the big boy: Hydroflask 64oz. Sounds small, but when you're both actually hitting your hydration targets, recovery and energy levels improve across the board. Plus, it cuts down on decision fatigue in a big way.

You won't always see things eye to eye, and one of you will probably get there faster. That's okay. Don't penalize the slower partner, and take a moment to laugh it off.

(We had one of those moments in the Whole Foods parking lot. Eggs sitting on the left side of the trunk, grocery bag with chicken and turkey—$35 score, by the way—kept tipping left, right toward the eggs. I saw it and thought, just turn the bag 180 degrees so it leans right instead. Simple fix. Aaron's solution? Move the eggs to the right, then move the heavy bag to the left where the eggs had been. Same result, way more steps. I looked at him, he looked at the trunk, then back at me, and we both just cracked up. Hug in the parking lot, crisis averted. These little moments? They're the real practice.)

Sometimes it doesn’t always turn out this way, and one of us ends up irritated or mad. We are all a work in progress. Just keep trying.

🤝 This Week’s Sync Drill: Mix the amino stack before your next session and compare recovery scores the next morning. Small data point, big insight into how your bodies adapt together.

Until next time friends,

💛 Jaylene + Aaron, Sync + Thrive Team

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