Post-workout drink

#1

Hey everybody,

So after I workout I find that if I drink something sugary I recover better as in I don’t feel as tired later then if I just drink water. But I’m looking for stuff other than diet soda (Which I have been drinking afterwards) and gatorade to drink. Preferable something healthier than those two. For example would orange juice be good?

#2

Apple juice. Plenty of energy in apples, and not as much acid as oranges. Or a mixed fruit drink. V8 splash is really nice.

#3

protein and carbs, gentlemen
http://nicktumminello.com/2011/02/the-best-post-workout-meal-plan-and-supplements-for-gaining-muscle-strength-and-bodybuilding/

#4

SO IMPORTANT to ensure that within the immediate 30 - 60 post workout minutes that you get some protein in you. Try to identify a flavor and brand that you like and can afford and start to adopt that asap.

#5

Gatorade Recover is a great drink.

#6

This guy isn’t even out of high school and he’s already working for Gatorade! Haha it may be that it’s a great drink but you can eat and drink other things that do the same for your body.

#7

I just trying to say, something that will replace the sugars in your body, and rehydrate you.

#8

What I used to do—after a game I would have a chocolate malted and take a multivitamin with it. 8)

#9

as for Gatorade being an “optimal” post-workout drink…

http://danblewett.com/2010/05/gatorade-g-series-sports-drink/

#10

Gatorade is classic but vitamin water will also do the trick. G2 is also good

#11

misread

#12

might have misread your question. Anyways you asked what you should have after a workout, i have:

1 scoop and a half of protein whey
2 bananas
250ml of milk

50g of protein, around 80g of carbs and about 400 calories.

So ya i have found out that this works best for me. Put it in the blender and it works well.

on days where i am completely exhausted and want to just relax and am feeling lazy:

1L of milk- 32g of protein, 50g of carbs
1 banana- 30g of carbs

total: 32g of protein, 80g of carbs

#13

2:1 carb:protein ratio and you’re set.

#14

Any type of protein supplement mixed with chocolate milk is the ideal recovery drink. I am a big guy (6’6’’ 235lbs) and I make a protein shake with 40g protein and two cups chocolate milk. Best recovery drink I have come across.