Recovery Drinks

I'm looking for a good recovery drink. I run 3 times a week: Mon, Wed and Fri for 4 miles. Saturday I Mountain Bike. Recently, I started swimming on Tues/Thurs in anticipation of doing some open water swims and Triathalons. The swimming workouts are about a 1/2 hour long.

My body is certainly telling me that it needs something more to recover than water and Breakfast.

There are a gazillion recovery drinks out there that provide protein, carbs and glutamine. What's your fancy?

Thanks for your input.

tom

 

Cytomax during and after. Works great, makes me feel like I'm 30 somethin again. 1.50 a pack or 20.00 jug with 72 20oz fillups.

http://www.cytomax.com/

 

i use muscle milk. after i work out or run, ride bikes.

 

You're 23, that doesn't work for me anymore

 

Optimum Nutrition 100% whey... i feel twice as sore the day after a workout if i forget to drink a shake after lifting.

 

I've read those studies and our local football team does that as well. However, if I fill the garage fridge w/ chocolate milk, me three kids will clean it out in 1/2 hour

 

Grey Goose

 

I thought that is what beer was for.

 

x2 this is what i take.
you should also take some glutemine

 

Milk is the best recovery drink for the price, casein and whey protein, BCAA's and carbs, it's got it all. I run 25-30 miles a week and it's all I use. I usually drink a quart in between finishing my run and breakfast.

Milk Content. 1 cup (250ml) whole milk contains 8g protein, 13g carbs & 8g fat for a total of 150kcal. 1 cup also has 290mg calcium & 107g sodium. This combo makes milk perfect for lean body mass gains & recovery. Full content:

Casein. Slow digesting protein. Milk consists for 80% of casein, a dairy protein that keeps you full longer and helps fat loss & muscle repair.
Whey. Fast digesting protein. Milk consists for 20% of whey which helps muscle repair. This is the same kind of whey you find in protein shakes.
BCAA. Milk is rich in branched chain amino acids : leucine, isoleucine and valine. A diet rich in protein, especially dairy protein like milk, will get you plenty of BCAAs. No need to waste your money on supplements.
Carbs. Milk contains lactose. Your body uses this sugar to replenish your energy stores. Some can’t digest lactose. Check the tips at the bottom.
Fat. Unless you go fat-free, milk contains 1 to 3g fat per 100ml. Fats digest slowly and keep you full longer, thus decreasing hunger.
Calcium. Dairy calcium increases fat loss & improves bone health. The latter is especially important if you’re a woman (osteoporosis).
Water. Milk is about 87% water. Proper hydration improves muscle recovery and can increase strength by preventing fatigue & stalling.
Electrolytes. Milk contains sodium & potassium. These minerals improve re-hydration by retaining the fluids you consume post workout.
Nutrients. Biotin, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, vitamin K, riboflavin and many others (naturally or through fortification).

5 Reasons You Should Drink Milk Post Workout.

Muscle Gains. Research shows a mix of slow and fast digesting protein is superior for lean body mass gains. Milk is 80% casein, 20% whey.
Fat Loss. Dairy calcium increases fat loss. The fat in milk keeps you full longer which decreases hunger and thus helps you to lose fat.
Recovery. Milk is a fluid and has electrolytes. Research shows milk is superior to water and sport drinks for rehydration post workout.
Cheap. When you consider the protein (whey/casein/BCAA) and calorie content of milk, it’s one of the cheapest foods available.
Easy. Milk requires zero preparation. 1 quarter (1 liter) milk can be a perfect post workout meal depending on your daily caloric needs.



http://stronglifts.com/milk-post-workout-build-muscle-gains/

 

Scivation Xtend. It's a branch chain amino acid (BCAA) complex. Watermelon tastes amazing.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sv/xtend.html

 

Choc. Milk has been getting a lot of good reviews lately.

Anyway, Personally, I drink Coconut Water!

 

Ensure works as well.

John

 

4 miles? Water. Sometimes propel for flavor.

Biking and swimming, I coudl totally see needing something more. I only use protein or supplements after lifting, not cardio.

 

Use the P90X Results and Recovery Formula! You won't be disappointed. I have been using it for over a year now and it has a 4:1 carb to protein ratio. This aids in faster muscle recovery, less muscle fatige and soreness. To purchase the recovery formula visit my site at www.teambeachbody.com/BryanM76. Sign up for your free account and place your order. If you sign up for Home Direct (HD) you don't pay shipping cost.

 

i use this...

and body fortress from walmart vanilla 30gram isolate per scoop.

it's real great protien tastes like mcdonald milkshake too.

im on my 136th day straight of P90X.

.feel great.

 

It really depends on what your goals are. If you're looking to recover from swim/running then I would think protein isn't as much of an issue as it would be if you're lifting weights. Plus, if you need more protein you can always add a protein powder in. And as far as the sugar goes, again it depends on what your goals are. If you're doing long distances you can probably afford the extra sugar. But I would recommend in getting plain milk and some NesQuik or something instead of the pre-mixed choc milk. A lot of those really do have a ton of sugar but the Nesquick only adds 13g of sugar depending on how much you use. I love having a glass of choc milk and a banana to tide me over in between basketball and dinner.