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What is a Sports Recovery Drink?

11/18/2020

 
While exercise is good for your body, serious exertion depletes important nutrients and energy. 
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​Consuming protein, carbohydrates, electrolytes, and minerals post-workout, makes you feel better, faster. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)
A recovery drink restocks your body with nutrients and hydration lost during a workout.

It helps muscles recover and rebuild, which improves your fitness and overall health.

Many people prefer a recovery beverage because it's easier on their stomachs and it helps with hydration.

I like the way a recovery drink curbs my hunger while I shower and change. It gives me time to make a good meal instead of grabbing the first thing I see to eat. 

Disclaimer: I received SiS REGO Rapid Recovery as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews.

Should You Drink a Recovery Beverage?

The amount and type of recovery drink you need depends on the length and intensity of your workout. When you work out less than an hour, or at light/moderate intensity, you probably don't need a recovery drink. 

If you train for over an hour at high-intensity, a recovery shake can help your body recover faster. This is especially true if your workout includes interval or resistance training, lifting, or long-distance running.

After a strenuous workout, choose a recovery drink with protein, carbs, electrolytes, and minerals.  It can reduce soreness, shorten your recovery time, and improve your strength and performance. ​​

I've been using Science in Sport REGO Rapid Recovery after runs that last longer than a hour. REGO has protein, carbs, electrolytes, and minerals. I definitely feel better when I drink it after a long, hot sweaty run or hill repeats session.

I've tried and like the chocolate and strawberry flavors. If you're interested in REGO Rapid Recovery, there's a discount code below for you. It's also available in vanilla flavor.
Canister of SiS REGO Rapid Recovery Drink in Chocolate.
REGO Rapid Recovery is available in 17.6 and 56.4 ounce canisters. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)
Strawberry packets of SiS REGO Rapid Recovery Powder.
You can also buy REGO Rapid Recovery in convenient packets. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

When Should You Drink a Recovery Shake?

​In the two hours right after you exercise, your liver produces glycogen at a faster rate. (Glycogen is the short-term way the body stores glucose.)

​This is the best time to drink a recovery beverage because it stimulates your pancreas to release insulin. That insulin release tells your cells to absorb glucose. Glucose is metabolized to provide energy.

If you workout a couple of times a day, a recovery drink guarantees you have enough energy to perform well during your second workout. It also protects you from injury, and improves your progress.

Over time, with regular training, you can increase your body's ability to store glycogen. Greater glycogen storage means great endurance and better performance.

SAVE 10% on Top of All Promos on Any Flavor of Science in Sport REGO Rapid Recovery Powder

REGO Rapid Recovery powder in vanilla shown in a canister.
SiS REGO Rapid Recovery can rehydrate your body and replenish electrolytes, carbs, and minerals you lost from sweating. REGO has protein to help with muscle recovery.
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​REGO Rapid Recovery powder is designed to be dissolved in water. I appreciate that because I can mix it up easily, and don't add any extra calories.


If you're interested in trying it, use my discount code "REGO10BIBRAVE" to buy chocolate, vanilla or strawberry powder in canisters or packets.

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      • 2019 Pittsburgh Half Marathon
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      • 2019 Copperhead 5K at the Valspar Championship
      • 2019 Best Damn Race
      • 2019 St Pete Beach Classic Duo
    • 2018 Races >
      • 2018 First Watch Sarasota Half
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      • 2017 Madeira Beach Sunset Series
      • 2017 Best Damn Race Leftover 5k
      • 2017 May Day 10K
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      • 2017 Valspar Par 4 Miler
      • 2017 Sarasota Music Half
      • 2017 SPB Beach Classic
      • 2017 Kettle Krush 5K
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      • 2016 Caladesi Island 10 Miler
      • 2016 Ronnie's Run 10 Miler
      • 2016 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
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      • 2016 Hippie Dash 5k
      • 2016 May Day 10K
      • 2016 FL Beach Half
      • 2016 SPB Beach Classic
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