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Title: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: Harry R. M. Pitts on February 04, 2006, 07:34:36 AM

What RTD's have you guys tried and suggest for both pre workout and post?  I usually try to drink one with 2:1 carbs/protein ratio post workout.  How many gr. of protein do you take pre and post workout? 

Title: Re: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: Rimbaud on February 08, 2006, 07:31:15 AM

Pre-workout - maybe 30-40 but that's at least an hour before hitting the gym.

Post-workout - 30 grams of protein.

The only RTD I've tried is that one by ABB (I can't remember the name at the moment).

Title: Re: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: MCWAY on February 10, 2006, 12:58:01 PM

Quote from: Rimbaud on February 08, 2006, 07:31:15 AM

Pre-workout - maybe 30-40 but that's at least an hour before hitting the gym.
Post-workout - 30 grams of protein.
The only RTD I've tried is that one by ABB (I can't remember the name at the moment).

ABB has several types: Blue Thunder (thermogenic type), Mass Recovery, Pure Pro, Extreme XXL (weight-gainer type).

The bottled types have whey protein isolate as its protein source. The canned types tend to have milk protein concentrate and calcium caseinate.

I use them a lot, especially when GNC has them marked down to around a dollar a piece. I also like using Isopure RTDs, as well as NITRO-TECH RTDs (though MuscleTech doesn't sell them in the bottles, anymore).

Title: Re: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: Rimbaud on February 10, 2006, 01:26:38 PM

I stand corrected I've used two ABB recovery drinks: Blue Thunder & Mass Recovery. I might have tried that Extreme XXL years ago but I can't remember.

Title: Re: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: Jr. Yates on February 10, 2006, 01:42:41 PM

I can't stand the extreme XXL its like drinking syrup! 229g of carbs i think...1029 calories and 52 grams of protien...I like the mass recovery's much more! its a better balance. I see no use for the carbo forces either. I've never tried blue thunder though.

Title: Re: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: PhoenixBuff on February 10, 2006, 02:11:37 PM

The Myoplex RTD's are fantastic, albeit a little expensive.   By the way, I tried a "Muscle Milk" RTD last week and It was flat freaking awful.   :-X

Title: Re: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: Rimbaud on February 10, 2006, 04:17:16 PM

I liked the Blue Thunder until I read the ingredients. It has High Fructose Corn Syrup in it & I try to avoid that shit (as much as possible). However, the Mass Recovery is top notch.

Title: Re: Pre workout and post workout RTD's?
Post by: Harry R. M. Pitts on February 18, 2006, 02:01:46 AM

Quote from: PhoenixBuff on February 10, 2006, 02:11:37 PM

The Myoplex RTD's are fantastic, albeit a little expensive.   By the way, I tried a "Muscle Milk" RTD last week and It was flat freaking awful.   :-X

That's what I usually get post workout.  I really llike the chocolate one-taste great.