Recovery Drink AND whey protein? Is it pointless?

[XciteMike83]

First off I'm a complete nutrition/fitness NOOB so I apologize if I sound dumb. I'm starting P90x and a mild weightlifting routine. I want to build lean muscle. I don't want to look like The Hulk.

I ordered an Endurox recovery drink (4:1 ratio) and it arrived. I didn't notice it has 40grams of sugar which is a lot for a so-called fitness drink.

So today I ordered Whey Protein. I did a little research and people said whey protein is BETTER for building lean muscle which is what I want.

Should I box up and return the Endurox recovery drink, or is there some additional benefit I can get from it, that isn't found in simple whey?

Thanks SO MUCH to whoever helps

 

[ihateschoolmt]

Just use the whey.

 

[XciteMike83]

Thank you!... somebody told me on another fitness forum that I should keep both because whey protein is the best way to build muscle, and a 4:1 recovery drink is a way to sustain/feed existing muscle I've built, after a workout.

So is he wrong? Just double checking.

 

[ihateschoolmt]

Just eat food with it, don't spend extra money on those drinks.

 

[Anabolic5150]

Mix the whey with the other stuff until it's gone. My advice.

 

[jasjotbains]

Use the whey,have no freakin idea about the other sorry
IMO,use natural protien like chicken,cottage cheese etc,as it is natural and cheaper option

 

[x~factor]

Just return it and get your money back. Buy more whey with it.

 

[TJTJ]

Whey, Look in to Isopure. They dont use fillers or any additives.
Furthermore, ISOPURE contains 0 g of sugar and is instantized so it can be taken anywhere and mixed with a spoon. 2scoops = 50g of protein.
ISOPURE's Major Proteins include:
Beta-lactoglobulin 55-62%
Alpha-lactalbumin 19-22%
Immunoglobulin 9-10%
Bovine Serum Albimin 6-8%
Lactoferrin .5-1%
In addition, ISOPURE is rich in branched chain amino acids and glutamine.
Each serving of ISOPURE Contains:
3465 mg of isoleucine
7865 mg of leucine
3080 mg of valine
4.6 g of L-Glutamine.

 

[Merkaba]

First off I'm a complete nutrition/fitness NOOB so I apologize if I sound dumb. I'm starting P90x and a mild weightlifting routine. I want to build lean muscle. I don't want to look like The Hulk.

I ordered an Endurox recovery drink (4:1 ratio) and it arrived. I didn't notice it has 40grams of sugar which is a lot for a so-called fitness drink.

So today I ordered Whey Protein. I did a little research and people said whey protein is BETTER for building lean muscle which is what I want.

Should I box up and return the Endurox recovery drink, or is there some additional benefit I can get from it, that isn't found in simple whey?

Thanks SO MUCH to whoever helps

No box up and return the P90x! Keep the endurox to have something worthy of using.

(ok a few saw that coming)

Seriously. Everyone thinks they need the latest pre, peri, post workout concoction. Seems to be a rite of passage the people want to go through. Burn through some money for your fitness goals. Any Decent whey will be good for a "noob"...that and learn how to eat! Most important thing. You can match p90x with a a jump rope and some dumbbells.

 

[FitnessBlogger]

The recovery drink is meant to replenish your glycogen (carb) stores after your workout. It's basically a gatorade. Protein is designed to rebuild muscle after your workout. Both are important.

 

[TJTJ]

The recovery drink is meant to replenish your glycogen (carb) stores after your workout. It's basically a gatorade. Protein is designed to rebuild muscle after your workout. Both are important.

Plus mixed with half a cup complex carbs, such as raw oats, wheat, rye and barley, and just a bit of simple sugars like Fitblogger said. Thats why i get the Isopure Zero carbs, that way I can choice my carb resources

 

[CaptainNapalm]

Just stick to whey protein and it's all you'll need. Even this is not necessary if you're eating right. As long as you're consuming about a gram of protein per pound of body weight daily you should be able to develop the lean muscle you're looking for.

 

[Liquid 2011]

All the whey with whey

 

[P90Xyberfive]

I've been doing a P90X / Insanity Workout for about 5 months and love to use chocolate milk as my recovery drink. It has the right Carb to Protein ratio (4:1) to maximize recovery and I found that I use it as a reward to myself for doing good. It does have the additional sugar in it, but honestly, you are working out insanely hard which I feel more than covers for it.

As far as whey protein goes, I love to make homemade protein bars and shakes with it. It not only fuels your muscle growth, but satiates hunger as well.

 

[LightBearer]

thoes carbs are there for a reason, post workout insulin spike which is important if you plan on building any muscle

 

[msumuscle]

thoes carbs are there for a reason, post workout insulin spike which is important if you plan on building any muscle

^^^^ this is absolutely correct. You need those fast digesting post workout carbs to build muscle. Keep the recovery drink and mix it with the whey.