Recently, I watched a newcast that preached the benefits of chocolate milk saying that it had the right balance of sugars and proteins to be very beneficial to your body after a rigorous workout, I was wondering if there was any truth in this, or if Gatorade and/or water was still the best way to rehydrate.
2006-10-30 09:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by Mr.Met 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
After my workout, I mix Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex with about 8 oz of Chocolate milk, and I've considerably bulked up pretty fast and effectively...i workout at night after work and school...so the milk takes longer to digest..especially when i'm a sleep...BEFORE a workout (about an hour) I take ON 100% whey protein with Water or a simple sugar mix (water and sugar) which will speed up the digestion of the protein faster ...DURING my workout (or when I play basketball or any other rigorous sports) I usually drink water or gatorade...mostly gatorade or powerade since these sports drinks will replenish/rehydrate the electrolytes that your body has "sweated" out ...other than that, I've really had no problems using chocolate milk AFTER a workout...but then again, everybody differs and we metabolize these foods and drinks at different rates...go figure...
2006-10-30 12:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by naisA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that Gatorade or some other sports drink is the most beneficial for you after a rigorous workout. Gatorade has so many different nutrients that help replenish your body of the chemicals lost during your workout. Milk simply doesn't have all of those different nutrients, so I would definitely recommend Gatorade.
2006-10-30 09:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, milk has a low absorption rate compared to water and gatorade. I think a recovery drink with protein, sugar and carbs would be best.
2006-10-30 10:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by EJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk is a bad idea.
Water sucks, gatorade's better.
2006-10-30 09:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by Nathan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its better but it still has alot of sugar,it is good if you need quick boost of energy because your body absorbs it quicker than water or gatorade
2006-10-30 09:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um its milk! YUCK! Umm lets all chug down some cream after a good workout! Want some cheese with that!?
2006-10-30 09:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I cannot imagine that milk is a good thing to be putting into you stomach after any physical activity
2006-10-30 09:10:07 · answer #7 · answered by bunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. One glass of Choc milk, but at least a gallon of water, no more thana quart of gatoraide.
2006-10-30 09:16:17 · answer #8 · answered by Mazz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think gatorade and water are better!
2006-10-30 09:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by BellaRia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not....
...but it sure is YUMMIER!
2006-10-30 09:12:56 · answer #10 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋