Recovery Drinks
A few years ago when I was doing research for The Paleo Diet for Athletes it became clear that the recovery drinks on the market were missing out on one significant issue. They were all pretty good at replacing carbohydrate and sodium, and some also had protein, which some research shows is beneficial for recovery. But none of them addressed post-workout acidosis which I believe will eventually prove to be important for endurance athletes, especially older folks like me. You can read more about this acid/base balance issue on the Free Resources/Training Tips page at my Training Bible website.
For some time I had the athletes I coach make their own "homebrew" recovery drink and I described the recipe in the book. But after the book was printed an opportunity came along for me to design my own recovery drink to make the process of recovery easier for those I coach. In 2006 we came out with a product called, appropriately, "Recover." Now all the athletes I coach have to do is blend the powder mix with fruit juice, fruit and ice to make a great tasting drink that also addresses all of their recovery issues including acidosis.
Here's the ad: You can order Recover by going to this website. While there you will notice that there are three other sports drinks also offered. Each is designed using the latest research on sports nutrition and each was created for a unique situation, as their names imply: "Short & Fast," "Heat Mix", and "Going Long." We've had great feedback from athletes on how well each of these works for their intended situations. If you decide to try them please let me know what you think.
posted by Joe Friel @ 3:29 PM
8 Comments
8 Comments:
Would this be why I always have had gastro issues when I race or do a hard/long training block?
I have given up on most of the recovery drinks since my stomach always struggled with them. I use Chocolate Soy Milk and it has lessened the issue.
PTG--There are many possible reasons gastric problems during and after exercise. The best thing you can do is what you've done--experiment until you find what works for you. Good luck!--Joe
Is your brand GMO free?
Anon--I apologize for the long delay in replying to this. I had to get input from my product provider. Here is what he said, "Yes we could offer GMO free product, but do not right now. We will look at making it an option for next year."
If this product is meant to reduce pH, why is it then mixed up with low-pH fruit juice? Will that not neutralise any bases in the mix (before they're all neutralised in the stomach anyway...)?
Anon--What we're talking about here is pH after the nutrients have passed through the intestinal wall and reported to the liver. Most all fods report as either acid or base. Fruits and fruit juices report as base (see Remer and Manz 1995).
I am currently reading your book on the Paleo Diet. I am a recreational athlete and work out anywhere from 8 - 12 (including 3 hours of resistance training) hours per week depending on my travel schedule. I am curious if I should use a recovery drink (homebrew or other) after my early morning one hour masters swim practice. My bikes and runs are typically no longer than anhour.
Hi DG--A one-hour swim is what I would call a 'tweener. After an intense swim session you may well need a recovery drink. After an easy one-hour swim you won't.
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