best post workout drink...

[chickmagnet]

Just wondering what you guys are using as post workout drinks?? Protein shakes? what kind of carbs should be taken after a workout?

 

[MaxBiceps]

30 grams protein with a some carbs for flavor. Don't want too much protein or you'll won't eat dinner.

 

[chickmagnet]

simple carbs=juice??

 

[MaxBiceps]

simple carbs=anything sweet.

I get plenty of catbs from prolab brand "n-large." I mix two scoop with one scoop plain whey protein, and one tablespoon flax oil.

 

[str8cubano]

beer

 

[Willyumyum]

Soar by VHT...

110 carbs (malodextrin, 0g sugar)

YUM

 

[nyironman]

real men eat steak & potatoes!

 

[genarr3]

A whey protein shake and some simple carbs( honey ).

 

[Silent Method]

Simple carbs and protein in liquid form, preferably at a 4:1 ratio. Usually 100g carbs and 40g protein.

 

[padycakes_16]

thats not the right ratio

thats more like 2.5:1

sorry but that doesnt work!!!!!

 

[Silent Method]

Well, 4:1 works quite well. Very good reason behind it if you want me to splain it to ya...

 

[chickmagnet]

i'd like to know the reason why 4:1 works so well.....

 

[Golfer18--old]

A whey protein shake and some simple carbs( honey ).

I do the same.

 

[ryan26]

i swallow a drink that i buy from netrition.com
it has 215 grams of carbs, 50 grams protein, and 1/2 a gram of fat. It's 1090 calories, and has 8 grams of glutamine. I dig it. Tastes good too.

 

[Silent Method]

The 4:1 thing is about proteins effect on the gastric rate of emptying. It's too late for me to recall the whole story. I'll post again tomorrow.

 

[chickmagnet]

shouldn't 4:1 be 25 protein 100 carb???

 

[Silent Method]

shouldn't 4:1 be 25 protein 100 carb???

Oops. What'd I say, 40:100? Yep. Time for bed...

 

[panerai]

http://www.proteinfactory.com

 

[panerai]

You have a choice of flavor and sweetener, may be, you missed that part?
Also, for the quality and price, you can make it taste better yourself.
Personally, I don't care that much about taste, I use it only after workout, no big deal.

 

[haxedout]

fuel plex,power protein, nat. peanutt butter,tuna and some weed

 

[el cubano]

I have 2 favorite post cycle drinks. When bulking I use and absolutely love Twin Labs Super Gainer's Fuel. Remember it's the Super you want and not the regular Gainer's Fuel. When I'm cutting I love to take MetRX Lite. Remember it's the Lite and not the regular.

 

[Silent Method]

I posted before about a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein in a post workout meal is a good target ratio. Too much protein in relation to carbohydrate stimulates an enzyme called cholecystokinin (CCK) which can slow your gastric emptying rate, slowing rehydration and recovery after exercise. To offset this effect, studies have shown that a post-exercise meal consisting of a 4 to 1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein is effective.

Of course this can vary from athlete to athlete. I got mixed up and said 40g protein for 100g carb before. Well, this is exactly what Dr. Colgan, a very highly respected scientist of athletic nutrition recomends after weight training.

Bottom line - EAT.

 

[juniorgearhead]

what do you guys think about using triple threat after a workout?

 

[Silent Method]

what do you guys think about using triple threat after a workout?

It may be a good protein supplement, but for post-workout recovery purposes it's much too low in carbs in my opinion.