Recover Drinks?
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fastdog5 posted 12 weeks ago.
You can get the Powerbar stuff at Performance (performancebike.com).
I use Endurox & like it; it's not that cheap. You'll get a bunch of people respond & say to just use chocolate milk to "save money" but per serving I think it's more expensive than the "fancy" recovery drinks. To each their own.
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jhudalla posted 12 weeks ago.
Hammer recoverite is the best I've used. 80% of the time, it works EVERY time. But really, it's awesome.
Weary is the path that does not challenge.
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cutiger95 posted 12 weeks ago.
A good Heiffe is what I like. Four or five and I don't care anymore.
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advobwhite posted 11 weeks ago.
i use post workout recovery by advocare, as its one of the best workout drinks you'll find, but at around $3.50 a serving, i only use it after my hardest workouts. besides that i just have yogurt and drink some milk. endurox and accelerade are both good choices as well, and they make good drinks to sip on during workouts as well.
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beads1985 posted 11 weeks ago.
You need electrolytes, protein, and carbs for recovery.
I take a couple of electrolyte caps, wash it down with some milk,then have some recovery food.
Nothing to it, but to do it
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vjohnson posted 11 weeks ago.
Take a vitamin and some chocolate milk. You'll save yourself some money for some new wheels.
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tritoride28 posted 11 weeks ago.
I go with Slim Fast Optima if I really need something after a semi tough workout, otherwise I have gone with accelerade. I've tried dark beer too, that worked well after a hot workout in the sun...
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brittda posted 11 weeks ago.
If I have anything, I have regular slim fast (chocolate is my favorite) it has 4:1 carb/protein ratio(the optima does not, if it matters). I actually drink one though before my long runs/rides on the weekend as my meal, it goes down easy and I can run/ride right after drinking it.
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hateloveschool posted 11 weeks ago.
Thanks for the advise. I got some Cliff shot, it's got what I need and it wasn't too expensive. I may try chocolate milk at some point though. It seems like it would cheaper then buying a recovery drink.
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advobwhite posted 11 weeks ago.
the way milk prices are going right now, milk seems to be as expensive, if not more....
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TylerTCF posted 11 weeks ago.
I love the Endurox R4. Get the orange because the lime doesn't taste good. You'll be glad you had a good recovery drink. I love the Endurox...
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bcctruby posted 10 weeks ago.
Great question, and one that I have currently entertained. I have recently switched from Endurox to Recoverite by Hammer. I am usually a bit of a skeptic, but I have noticed a significant difference in my recovery time and next day performance since using Recoverite. Hammer nutrition is pretty good about providing samples, so its a least worth a shot!
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tsilcyc posted 10 weeks ago.
As mentioned above, chocolate milk works great as well as anything else that has about 300 calories with a 4:1 carb to protein ratio. Accerlerade fits into this group (I've not tried it though) as well as Ensure. I buy cases of Ensure at Costco for about $1 a bottle.
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Lately I've been trying to find the Powerbar Recovery drinks and I've been to a couple stores and none of them are being sold, at least that I can find... (Indianapolis) So I unless someone from Indy knows of a place that still sells it, I think I'm in the market for a new recovery drink. I've heard of Acclerade and Endurax. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding recovery drinks, some of the better brands/ cheaper? :) Thanks.
p.s. Did anyone do the Indianapolis Tuxbro triathlon this morning? I was there, and it was a pretty good race. After they post the times online, I'll be giving a race report.