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Muscle Recovery

iwantniceabs
iwantniceabs Posts: 357 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone have any good supplements/drinks, etc for muscle recovery after a tough workout? I'm loving ON's Amino Energy drink mix, but it has caffeine so I can't take it after my evening workouts

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  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    http://www.forgoodnessshakes.com/

    Best stuff in the world! :D
  • elmsallmissile
    elmsallmissile Posts: 86
    Chocolate milk, egg sandwich, banana & milk it doesn't really matter what it is as long as the carb : protein ratio is about 4 :1
  • gates1064
    gates1064 Posts: 41 Member
    I do 8-10 oz of Unsweetened Coconut milk, a scoop of Matrix vanilla protien. I use vanilla becasue you can add different flavors, like fruit, easier.
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    Accelerade is great, it's similar to Beachbody's Results & Recovery and Gatorade but it doesn't have the high cost of R&R or sodium of Gatorade but it does have the 4:1 carb/protein ratio.
    I also do Platnium Hydro-Whey after strength training, it is a little costly so I only get it when it's on sale at GNC.
  • HOSED49
    HOSED49 Posts: 642 Member
    I use creatine taken right after my workout, it has really leaned me out and can see my abs now! Protein shakes are a must like everyone else said, gotta drink lots of water with the creatine I usually drink a gallon or more of water per day...
  • chloeelebeir
    chloeelebeir Posts: 130
    Chocolate Milk!! About a cup of low fat chocolate milk will provide about 150 calories and 7 grams of protein! And if you feel you need more I always go with natural proteins and carbs in food like greet yogurt with fruit, or trail mix! Peanut butter and a banana or apple is delish as well. Not to forget smoothies! Hummus also provides great protein. If you want to take a supplement I recommend any whey protein. It has the perfect amino acid ratio to get to your muscles fastest for recovery!
  • koutroulakis
    koutroulakis Posts: 77
    I've read the same. that chocolate milk is the best recovery drink you can use. it has the right amount of sugar, carbs, and protiens that your body needs to recover.
  • Adsnwfld
    Adsnwfld Posts: 262 Member
    Have you tried ON's Pro Complex, tons of protein, relatively low calories, tastes good
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