Hey all,
I searched for topics on recovery drinks (using both the in-house and google search methods), and as you can imagine, I got linked to many threads about drinking BEER, or recovery (vehicular, or medical.) So, if I missed the boat and there's a good thread somewhere, feel free to point me in the right direction.
Otherwise,
I was wondering if anybody knows of a good recovery drink substitute when pursuing the P90X or INSANITY workouts? I just picked up Insanity (nice on cheap- thanks Kijiji!) and it recommends a recovery drink within an hour of the workout, with a 4:1 carb to protein ratio. I don't wanna break the bank to buy the stuff their brand sells...also I just feel stupid if I start buying every accessory from a company that they recommend but don't include with their product.
I've heard chocolate milk..but I think I might vomit if I try to down milk right after working out hardcore. Any other cost-effective suggestions?
As far as my goals- I'm 5'7, 170 lbs (apparently right at the edge of the 'safe-zone' before being obese by CFLRS fitness guide standards!!) and in good shape. I wanna trim the fat and build the muscle, to be in better shape. Not overly concerned about weight loss/gain, just reaching optimal size for my body.
I searched for topics on recovery drinks (using both the in-house and google search methods), and as you can imagine, I got linked to many threads about drinking BEER, or recovery (vehicular, or medical.) So, if I missed the boat and there's a good thread somewhere, feel free to point me in the right direction.
Otherwise,
I was wondering if anybody knows of a good recovery drink substitute when pursuing the P90X or INSANITY workouts? I just picked up Insanity (nice on cheap- thanks Kijiji!) and it recommends a recovery drink within an hour of the workout, with a 4:1 carb to protein ratio. I don't wanna break the bank to buy the stuff their brand sells...also I just feel stupid if I start buying every accessory from a company that they recommend but don't include with their product.
I've heard chocolate milk..but I think I might vomit if I try to down milk right after working out hardcore. Any other cost-effective suggestions?
As far as my goals- I'm 5'7, 170 lbs (apparently right at the edge of the 'safe-zone' before being obese by CFLRS fitness guide standards!!) and in good shape. I wanna trim the fat and build the muscle, to be in better shape. Not overly concerned about weight loss/gain, just reaching optimal size for my body.