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Do you use a recovery drink after a training session?

  • 13-11-2013 06:12PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭


    Does everyone drink one of those protein shake things or similar after a session on a turbo trainer, spin bike, etc? I don't know whether it makes any difference or not. After a session I just want to hit the shower. Is it too late to have a recovery drink after the shower?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 580 ✭✭✭3102derek


    I usually take some ON protein after a turbo session. 240ml milk and one scope of protein.
    i usually do 1 hour session @ 8pm, so i find the protein help me not binge on crap afterwards.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭The Ging and I


    A few tins of vits and iron, aka the black stuff :D


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    If I'm not eating a meal I would usually have a protein shake. I'm told there is a 90 minute window to take this after exercise to gain max benefit.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    Nesquik


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Do you guys find it helps? How can you tell if it's improving your recovery?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    ror_74 wrote: »
    Nesquik

    Is that fortified with iron? I think a lot of those have iron and other stuff added. I've got haemochromatosis, so need to avoid iron. :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    chocolate milkshake


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Milk or a beer.

    Anything else is overkill.

    Ill usually just eat something though. Eggs scrambled in real butter with some bacon and a glass of milk is my preferred post spin meal.


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    I don't know about recovery, for me its about increasing protein intake overall as I hadn't been eating enough. I'll tell you in a few months when I'm into the harder longer training.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    outfox wrote: »
    Is that fortified with iron? I think a lot of those have iron and other stuff added. I've got haemochromatosis, so need to avoid iron. :(

    Buy some chocolate syrup from a supermarket, mix a teaspoon or two of that with a glass of milk in a shaker.
    Boom, chocolate milk.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭detones


    Coffe and cake. Maybe that's why I suck.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    outfox wrote: »
    Is that fortified with iron? I think a lot of those have iron and other stuff added. I've got haemochromatosis, so need to avoid iron. :(

    It is you're right. Try normal Chocolate Milk.

    You could also try For Goodness Shakes ( I used to get these until I realised Nesquik was cheaper ).

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/for-goodness-shakes-procovery-powder-sachets-12-x-72g/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 ✭✭✭lasair


    I take On Caesin prior and then On Amino Recovery for after


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,330 ✭✭✭✭Amz


    Chocolate milk, either Nesquik or something like Frijj.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭1750W


    After all my rides my first priority is hydration so either coconut water or dioralyte. Especially after turbo sessions. I avoid protein shakes as they tend to cause me gastro upset. There is no better form of recovery food than unprocessed food.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    It doesnt really matter once you replace muscle glyocen, which carbs will do best. A drink is convenient when you get back instead of making food. If it was a long hard ride you might not want some food at that point.

    I think hydration is overstated, unless its very hot out. Caffeine will dehydrate you sooner though.

    Whats the story with coconut water anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭1750W


    ror_74 wrote: »
    It doesnt really matter once you replace muscle glyocen, which carbs will do best. A drink is convenient when you get back instead of making food. If it was a long hard ride you might not want some food at that point.




    I think hydration is overstated, unless its very hot out. Caffeine will dehydrate you sooner though.

    really?

    Whats the story with coconut water anyway.

    Coconut water is great for replacing lost body salts naturally.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭1750W


    I mean really to the point that you think hydration is overstated. I wonder why you think so?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,226 ✭✭✭AmberGold


    No.

    A glass of Milk and a Banana, then a glasses or two of water.

    Then I have my dinner, lunch or whatever.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Oryx wrote: »
    If I'm not eating a meal I would usually have a protein shake. I'm told there is a 90 minute window to take this after exercise to gain max benefit.

    Remind me, are you a vegetarian?

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    1750W wrote: »
    I mean really to the point that you think hydration is overstated. I wonder why you think so?

    http://www.irunfar.com/2012/07/waterlogged-a-dogma-shattering-book.html

    We're not in a hot climate for a start.

    Coconut water is expensive. Theres plenty of sodium in meat and vegetables. I dont think you would need more than that, again because were not in a hot climate.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭Valentine1


    I find that a good IPA is the best recovery drink going.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    Guinness or Heineken or maybe a pint bottle. Depends on the time of year and day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭1750W


    Seaneh wrote: »
    Milk or a beer.

    Anything else is overkill.

    Ill usually just eat something though. Eggs scrambled in real butter with some bacon and a glass of milk is my preferred post spin meal.

    Yeah it's a winner sure tastes good too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭1750W


    ror_74 wrote: »
    http://www.stumptuous.com/waterlogged-tim-noakes

    We're not in a hot climate for a start.

    Coconut water is expensive. Theres plenty of sodium in meat and vegetables. I dont think you would need more than that, again because were not in a hot climate.

    Maybe you just don't go Ard Enuf :-)


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    This is one of the better guides you'll see written on pre/post exercise nutrition.

    Will knows his stuff.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=67563426&postcount=28

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    1750W wrote: »
    Maybe you just don't go Ard Enuf :-)

    Weigh yourself pre and post your next few training sessions. That'll give you a rough guide on how much you're actually sweating.

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭1750W


    Brian? wrote: »
    Weigh yourself pre and post your next few training sessions. That'll give you a rough guide on how much you're actually sweating.

    I do it every ride.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,976 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    1750W wrote: »
    I do it every ride.

    What's the result, purely curiosity.

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    1750W wrote: »
    Maybe you just don't go Ard Enuf :-)

    Maybe. I do try though :)


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