02-20-2010, 02:08 PM
It is my understanding that post-workout feeds with carbohydrate and protein are key for speedy recovery. I have been using these after lifting for awhile now, and, anecdotally, I do think they help keep me from getting too stressed/sick after heavy training. My understanding is that they work by quickly refueling the muscle with glycogen, and ensuring that there are plenty of amino acids present in the blood to aid in tissue remodeling. It is also my understanding that they blunt the cortisol response to exercise (which may or may not matter, I don't know).
Given the information in Maximum Muscle, I am now wondering if a post-workout recovery drink might interfere with the necessary signalling for the growth response. Does anyone have any thoughts on the relative pros and cons to these sorts of drinks post-workout?
Given the information in Maximum Muscle, I am now wondering if a post-workout recovery drink might interfere with the necessary signalling for the growth response. Does anyone have any thoughts on the relative pros and cons to these sorts of drinks post-workout?