Do any of you swimmers use a recovery drink after a workout? Endurox R4 is one that was recommended. Does anyone use this one? Are they really beneficial? :) Any feedback is appreciated.
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Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
I used ot make my own also. But one dauy I forgot mime and had ot buy from a machine. the V8 sounded good so I got it. Now I ussually have some nonfat yogurt or chees before for the protein. Once I was told by a coach (inthe 1970's) that you shouldn't have milk or fat before swimming. I've always stuck to that idea. Bitwiz, do you use nonfat milk?
I was taught the same thing about milk. The reason is that milk can upset the stomach if you drink it before a hard work out.
Originally posted by SWinkleblech
I was taught the same thing about milk. The reason is that milk can upset the stomach if you drink it before a hard work out.
That's ironic, because for the three years that I've been working out I would always drink a protein shake after I worked out, but just recently I started drinking the shake (Protein Powder mixed w/ skim milk) BEFORE I work out and I find that my workouts are much more effective and I can work out harder. My muscles don't seem to tire as quickly.
That just points to what I've kinda figured out over the last year or so, there are so many nutrition/workout programs these days, that they definitely are not cookie cutter. You just need to find one that works for you and stick to it.
