Recovery Drinks

Prudence · 01-16-2008, 07:54 PM

what do you guys think about recovery drinks? what are some of your favorites? any reviews?

bulk then cut · 01-16-2008, 08:53 PM

scivation xtend bcaas' ive just started using it, pretttttyyyy GOOOOD

**T.O** · 01-16-2008, 11:52 PM

Right now, Im liking my protein, Waximaize, BCAA and glutamine by Universal. Almost forgot 5g creatine mono

**Tall HardGainer** · 01-17-2008, 10:59 AM

IDS Smartgainer, ON ProComplex and ProComplex Gainer, ON BCAA's, glutamine, creatine, waxymaize, all are good products, and all are great for recovery.

**YM123** · 01-17-2008, 11:35 AM

i like protein, dextrose, creatine, bcaa

Prudence · 01-17-2008, 06:05 PM

i've started using 2-1-1 recovery by ON. i ignored the product for a while because i'm scared of carbs haha. but when i read about it, i gave it a chance. i feel much better the next day.

**T.O** · 01-17-2008, 06:10 PM

Yeah Ive been meaning to try it.

Prudence · 01-17-2008, 06:17 PM

Here's the specs:

its the ratio of diff. types of proteins, carbs and sugars that make this drink a good choice. its better than taking a larger amt of any single type. plus its got 16g of added bcaa's and 23g of ammino acids

2-1-1 Carbohydrate Ratio

2 X Glucose Polymers + Waxy Maize Starch
1 X Sucrose
1 X Fructose

2-1-1 Protein Ratio

2 X Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate (Fast)
1 X Micellar Casein (Slow)
1 X Egg Albumen (Intermediate)

2-1-1 BCAA Ratio

2 X Leucine
1 X Isoleucine
1 X Valine

grunts · 01-17-2008, 10:24 PM

recovery drinks are joke, unless they contain goats blood. It has to do the particular amino acids, as well as the temperment of the goat. (Valuabl knowlegde I know, dont worry, you're welcome)

grunts · 01-17-2008, 10:26 PM

But seriously, they really are a joke, and did you ever notice how they just happen to be expensive? Because fools like you actually by them.

**Kirk** · 01-17-2008, 10:31 PM

alittle early in the post count to be voicing opinions like that grunts. i still have yet to understand your argument? you dont like recovery drinks because....they're expensive?

Prudence · 01-17-2008, 10:41 PM

haha kirk

**QuinnBW** · 01-17-2008, 10:46 PM

I'm with you buddy... not fully understanding your angle grunt

aznsyndicate609 · 01-17-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunts

But seriously, they really are a joke, and did you ever notice how they just happen to be expensive? Because fools like you actually by them.

Not exactly a good way to start off your first few posts calling people fools.

**Tall HardGainer** · 01-17-2008, 11:07 PM

^agreed, but hey give him a change to try and prove his point, I had a sample of 2-1-1 recovery and liked it a lot, when I start bulking later on I will probably add it into my arsenal of supps!

KM · 01-17-2008, 11:15 PM

I'm purchasing ON BCAAs soon, seems good for recovery. I might even get some Glutamine also. Not sure yet though.

**Tall HardGainer** · 01-17-2008, 11:18 PM

^^both are a staple in my supps, essentials for recovery imo!

KM · 01-17-2008, 11:20 PM

Yeah, I'm leaning towards the BCAAs. Have been interested in those for a while. I'm on a 5 day split so I need as much recovery as possible.

auburnman1 · 01-17-2008, 11:48 PM

even though not many people like it, i really like cell mass. I noticed when i started taking right after my workouts instead of before bed i was never really ever sore the next day. Also it has a good amout of glutamine. and something that i heard it like it increases your red blood cell count. Im not really sure on that last part. correct me if i heard wrong.

**Tall HardGainer** · 01-18-2008, 10:53 AM

the idea of increased redblood cell count is that if you have more red bloodcells you will have more oxygen flowing through your body and transporting more nutrients, essentially cutting down on recovery time because your muscles are getting more nutrients, vitamins, minerals and oxygen to help in recovery, because it floods the muscle with all these thing forcing it to recover.

**kenney** · 01-18-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunts

But seriously, they really are a joke, and did you ever notice how they just happen to be expensive? Because fools like you actually by them.

man you're a douche. what evidence do you have to prove that recovery drinks dont work?! protein is and always has been the commonly known nutrient for repairing broken musclefibers...that is what causes recovery. what is your point here?!

not all recovery drinks are expensive

ffbulldog · 01-19-2008, 10:43 PM

i cosign with "the fools" i use aftershock. i can tell a big dif when i dont.

**Tall HardGainer** · 01-20-2008, 02:29 PM

if your not taking some sort of protein shake (fast digesting) after a workout your dumb, because this is when your body needs the most nutrients and with your body in protein synthesis why not get as much protein and carbs and other amino acids, vitamins and minerals into those muscles and help them recover faster.

**lil_big_junior** · 01-20-2008, 02:29 PM

I take in too much **** to list for PostWO, LOL
But off the top of my head of what I'm taking right now;
Met rx supreme whey, dextrose, Met rx creatine mono, Reflex glutamine, Reflex BCAAs, Rego recovery drink in one mix. I also have 2-3 Bananas & rice cakes followed by a full blown meal an hr after

**Tall HardGainer** · 01-20-2008, 02:32 PM

same, I have a massive postworkout shake with all sorts of goodies in it, then a meal an hour later, if you want muslces you got to eat for them, give the body what it needs to grow some.

**lil_big_junior** · 01-20-2008, 02:39 PM

^^I love it when we state the obvious, LOL...Man I won't even mention the rest of the stuff I take throughout the whole day. I'm surprised I don't rattle like a pack of Tik Taks when I walk, LMAO

Stabber · 01-20-2008, 02:49 PM

Branched Chain Amino Acids and Creatine monohydrate micronized

**T.O** · 01-21-2008, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_big_junior

^^I love it when we state the obvious, LOL...Man I won't even mention the rest of the stuff I take throughout the whole day. I'm surprised I don't rattle like a pack of Tik Taks when I walk, LMAO

lmao

Prudence · 01-21-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_big_junior

^^I love it when we state the obvious, LOL...Man I won't even mention the rest of the stuff I take throughout the whole day. I'm surprised I don't rattle like a pack of Tik Taks when I walk, LMAO

ha ha. how much food do you eat a day?

heath95 · 01-21-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_big_junior

^^I love it when we state the obvious, LOL...Man I won't even mention the rest of the stuff I take throughout the whole day. I'm surprised I don't rattle like a pack of Tik Taks when I walk, LMAO

lol people joke me because i carry a book bag that makes that noise where ever i go the bag goes