Given that actually testing recovery effects is a far more complex process than just having different recovery drinks – sleep, stress factors and temperature to name but a few, as well as the need for a large cohort of willing volunteers – I tested these drinks on three main metrics in terms of subjective measures: Taste, how well they mixed and the resulting texture, and how much they contributed to satisfying hunger/need for something after a workout. At Science in Sport, we know how important it is to boost your energy, hydration, and recovery levels when you commit so much time, energy and determination to being the best you can be. Now you can get our scientifically formulated products for less with these special offers. A complete recovery product, like REGO Rapid Recovery provides a simple solution but which one is for you?

As an athlete of any sport or a specialised endurance athlete, our GO Energy Isotonic Gel can be used on its own to fulfil your fuelling requirements, or combined with other products from our extensive range of Mixed GO Isotonic Energy Gelsenergy spplements. If there had been a higher carb content, this drink would be perfect for a vegan recovery drink. Conclusion

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The smaller sachets don’t really offer either enough protein or carbs for recovery from a hard session. The ratio is good, but the total content is low. To get enough protein, you do need the full two-sachet dose – but that will constitute a meal replacement for most people, with around 340kCal of energy content. This product is designed to be consumed within 30 minutes post-exercise and not mixed with milk as it will slow down the absorption rate. Our complete product range is developed using a world-class approach to banned substance testing, providing assurance for athletes. Impey, S. G., Hammond, K. M., Shepherd, S. O., Sharples, A. P., Stewart, C., Limb, M., Smith, K., Philp, A., Jeromson, S., Hamilton, D. L., Close, G. L., & Morton, J. P. (2016). Fuel for the work required: a practical approach to amalgamating train-low paradigms for endurance athletes. Physiological reports, 4(10), This article explains the ingredients and the differences between REGO Rapid Recovery and REGO Rapid Recovery + and how they both promote muscle glycogen re-synthesis, muscle protein synthesis and rehydration when taken after an intense exercise.

Most of us understand it’s important to intake protein after exercise but for optimal recovery, more macro and micronutrients are needed. High quality blend of carbohydrate (23g), protein (20g) and electrolytes with vitamins and minerals Each serving provides a whopping 22g of protein, coming from a combination of pea and fava bean isolate, meaning the full amino acid profile is covered. With only 3.9g of carbs per serving, you'll need to ensure that your glycogen stores are topped up post-workout by some alternative source of carbohydrate, such as an oat-bar or a larger helping of pasta with a meal. Can’t see what you’re looking for? If you can’t spot your favourite protein powder on sale in our clearance range, we’ll have you covered in our wide selection of products. If your energy levels need some help, our energy product range includes gels and powder especially formulated to provide a pre- or intra-workout energy boost.

Dietary protein is necessary to support metabolic adaptation, repair and remodelling. After resistance training there is a response of upregulation of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) for at least 24 hours afterwards, also an increased sensitivity to the intake of dietary protein. A similar response occurs following aerobic exercise or other exercise types (sprint activities, intermittent sprints). There have been many research studies that promote a good rationale to intake protein well above the recommended daily allowance (RDA) to maximize metabolic adaptation to training. Carbohydrate availability is very important for fuelling endurance sports and is the body’s main fuel. Carbohydrate is predominantly stored as glycogen in both the liver (approximately 100 g) and muscle (approximately 400 g) and about 5 g circulating in the blood stream as glucose. The body can absorb about approximately 90g of carbohydrate per hour. A diet rich in carbohydrate increases both endurance and intermittent high-intensity performance. Rapid replenishment of glycogen stores will prepare athletes for training and their next session. Fuelling for the work required is vital for performance. Carbs wise, you should be consuming in total (from drink and additional food) between 60-100 grams of carbohydrate, depending on the duration of the training, the intensity, and the training you have in the following days. Consuming your recovery drink within an hour of completing the training session has also been shown to improve recovery. Studies have shown that even those who consumed the same amount of carbs and protein throughout the day did not recover as well if they left the start of their recovery nutrition till after 1 hour after the end of exercise. Also ensuring you remain well hydrated in the hours proceeding the session is important. High quality blend of carbohydrate (22g), protein (20g) and electrolytes with vitamins and minerals

Holeček M. (2018). Branched-chain amino acids in health and disease: metabolism, alterations in blood plasma, and as supplements. Nutrition & metabolism, 15, 33. All the drinks would be beneficial to add into a recovery routine for those who train intensely during the week, or are perhaps time limited, so post session meal prep is more difficult. I always advise that people should try to get their macro and micro nutrients from their diets, but I also found that having these shakes was very effective with a hectic work/life/training schedule during the testing period. For Goodness Shakes Recovery Shake was top for taste, satiety, ease of use and also at a competitive price point. The bottles are fully recyclable, which is a nice touch, and I found them great straight after a gym session and they would also be ideal for after a race with a longer drive home. Whatever your goals are, our special offers section has a nutritional sports product for you. Our BCAA Perform Powder is formulated to support the maintenance of muscle mass, while our Hydro tablets are designed to replace the key electrolytes you lose through sweat during exercise.

This means less pain in our legs, and greater muscle development post training, especially those wanting to build greater muscle mass. Ideally, we want between 20-30 grams of protein, as more than that has been found to be surplus to requirements. The drink mixed very well and left us feeling full, ready for a proper meal later on. However, there was a strange artificially sweet taste – although there are apparently no artificial sweeteners present. Torq’s recovery drink is very different to most on this list, in that it contains a huge amount of carbs. The price per serving is high, but the recovery drink you get is near enough a meal replacement which – for people having just finished a race or short on time – might actually be ideal. High quality blend of carbohydrate (38g), protein, (24g) and electrolytes with vitamins and minerals Coming in only a raspberry flavour, REGO Rapid Recovery Plus provides all the benefits of REGO Rapid Recovery, but with increased carbohydrate content, use of whey protein and inclusion of additional 2g of Leucine and 5g of L-Glutamine. This is an ‘all in one’ product that is relevant for both endurance and team sport athletes to facilitate recovery after intense exercise by simultaneously promoting muscle glycogen re-synthesis, muscle protein synthesis and rehydration.