By Leah Greenbaum, Special to Lifescript
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Published September 05, 2012
Next time you finish a tough
workout, you may want to reach for Nesquik instead of Gatorade. One
study shows that muscles recover more quickly when a person drinks
low-fat chocolate milk after strenuous exercise, rather than
high-carbohydrate recovery beverages.
In a James Madison University study, 13 male college soccer players trained for a week, drinking either chocolate milk or an energy drink branded as a “recovery beverage.” While both groups performed and rated their muscle soreness similarly, the milk-drinkers had far lower levels of cretine kinase, an indicator of muscle damage. Researchers say the chocolate milk has an ideal ratio of carbohydrates to protein and was more effective in repairing muscle damage.
Other studies suggest that when consumed after exercise, milk's blend of high-quality protein and carbohydrates can help refuel exhausted muscles. Milk also rehydrates the body, and is packed with essential minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium that need to be replaced after strenuous activity.
The two-hour window after a workout is a crucial, yet often a neglected part of a fitness routine. A good recovery routine should replace fluids and nutrients lost in sweat, and help muscles recover.
In a James Madison University study, 13 male college soccer players trained for a week, drinking either chocolate milk or an energy drink branded as a “recovery beverage.” While both groups performed and rated their muscle soreness similarly, the milk-drinkers had far lower levels of cretine kinase, an indicator of muscle damage. Researchers say the chocolate milk has an ideal ratio of carbohydrates to protein and was more effective in repairing muscle damage.
Other studies suggest that when consumed after exercise, milk's blend of high-quality protein and carbohydrates can help refuel exhausted muscles. Milk also rehydrates the body, and is packed with essential minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium that need to be replaced after strenuous activity.
The two-hour window after a workout is a crucial, yet often a neglected part of a fitness routine. A good recovery routine should replace fluids and nutrients lost in sweat, and help muscles recover.
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My Thoughts
Okay, I'm letting the cat out of the bag. Actually, I'm letting 2 cats out: I've been working out (finally!) and I have not been drinking milk.
Well, the workout is far from strenuous. Still, I'm getting some weight loss success here. Strenuous or not, the workouts are "working out". But, I'm sure my muscles are freaking out, too! After years of being sedate, inactive, undisturbed - my muscles are creaking (literally)! However, I shouldn't let my muscle pains stop me from my weight loss attempts.
Therefore, I'm making sure I get milk later. Today is groceries day. I don't buy much but I spend more than an hour doing my groceries - making sure I walk quickly through all the aisles. Another weight loss strategy of mine. And that, is the 3rd cat I've let out. What am I talking about?
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