THIS OR THAT

Carb Up Post Workout!  How to Re-Fuel your muscles.

 

The consumption of nutrients immediately following your workout is absolutely essential. These nutrients help the body to replenish glycogen stores, reduce post-workout soreness and repair muscle tissue.

It can take up to 48 hours to replenish glycogen stores so the sooner nutrients are consumed and absorbed, the sooner the body can go from a catabolic ( muscle destroying ) state to an anabolic ( muscle building ) state.

A liquid meal is digested and absorbed quicker than solid foods.  Perhaps this is the reason that post workout "Carb Drink" potions have become so popular. 

There are many " recovery " drinks available.  But what should the post-workout drink contain?  I decided to put two popular post workout carb drinks on the market to the This or That test!

Before ( or should I say after ) your next workout, c

heck out my side by side comparison on the This or That chart!  Don't stop there.  Try them for yourself! Send me a message and let me know your rating.

 

 

Carbo Complex– by PVL

After Max– by Optimum Nutrition

THEY SAY

" the ultimate carbohydrate energy drink "

" A comprehensive post-workout powder that establishes a foundation for accelerated recovery and serious muscle growth ".

1 Bucket

3.83 lbs. / $ 20

4 lbs. / $ 45

TASTE REFERENCE

Plain, flavorless.  Took on the flavor of my juice or gatorade.

Vanilla.  Didn't require additional flavoring.

CALORIES

Approximately 120 per 

250 ml

Approximately 165 per 250 ml

PROTEIN

0 g

Approximately 20 g per

250 ml

CARBOHYDRATES

Approximately

30 g per 250 ml  

Approximately

20 g per 250 ml 

FATS

0 g

Approximately

1 g per 250 ml

SUGARS

0 g

Approximately

2.5 g per 250 ml

PACKABILITY

Both products come in a powder, ( which was great ) so it was easy to carry in a zip-lock bag or a Tupperware container

RATING

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I SAY

For its price, this powder has a good taste. It's a straight to the point, carb drink which is effective for post workout recovery. 

This powder goes beyond the call of the post workout recovery drink.  I like that it contains protein as well as carbs. And it comes in both Vanilla and Chocolate which means you can " just add water".