5 Reasons to Drink Fluid Recovery

Protein + Glutamine for Award-Winning Muscle Recovery

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You’ve heard me talk about why to choose Fluid Performance over other sports drinks for optimal hydration, and now it is time to talk about recovery drinks.  Fluid Recovery drink mixes were the first product Fluid made back in 2006.recovery-nutrition

Fluid Recovery is a fortified recovery drink with a 4:1 carbohydrate-protein blend. The protein comes entirely from whey protein isolate (the result is lactose-free and gluten-free). Fluid Recovery also provides glutamine, electrolytes and vitamin C and contains organic vanilla and Dutch processed cocoa in the Chocolate Wave flavor.

The benefits of FLUID Recovery are numerous. Ingesting Fluid Recovery within 30 minutes of training or a strenuous workout makes a significant difference in expediting the entire recovery and hydration process.

The Five Benefits of Fluid Recovery

  1. Energy Restoration: Simple & Complex Carbohydrates in optimal balance replenish muscle glycogen levels after exercise training and competition.
  2. Muscle Repair:  Whey Protein Isolate repairs damaged muscle and aids in building new lean muscle.
  3. Reduced Aches & Pains: L-glutamine directly fuels the immune system, aids in tissue repair, and helps to manage exercise-induced inflammation.
  4. Reduced Cramping: Vital electrolytes lost during exercise are replaced and help speed absorption.
  5. Immune System Support: Vitamin C + L-glutamine help scavenge free radicals and nourish a stressed immune system.

It’s your body, so choose wisely in what you put into it with Fluid Recovery!

What’s the Difference Between Fluid & Other Sports Drinks?

Fluid Performance drink mixes are designed using all-natural ingredients to supply efficient energy, buffer lactic acid and alleviate cramps during exercise. Fluid concentrates on providing a sports drink that has less sugar and more (high quality) electrolytes than most other drinks on the market. With less sugar and additives, Fluid is easier on your stomach and easier for your body to absorb.

Fluid vs. Other Sports Drinks

Serious athletes drink sports drinks such as Fluid for the combination of maltodextrin and fructose – in that order. The combination of maltodextrin and fructose equal a complex carbohydrate.This is vital for athletes as it increases the total carbohydrate transport, creating available energy and oxidation, in turn allowing you to exercise at a higher VO2 max once glycogen stores are depleted.

Fluid vs Sports DrinksArtificial sweeteners, simple sugars (e.g. evaporated cane juice) and other mystery ingredients are common in many sports drinks. Despite research proving that ingesting large amounts of sugar, artificial sweeteners and mystery ingredients can cause major intestinal problems including diarrhea and/or cramping – not good news for any athlete or exerciser. (I’m sure some of you can attest to this effect first hand!)

Many people equate good taste with an artificially high sweetness level. By contrast, Fluid tastes light with a hint of sweetness while providing quality hydration.

Why Fluid?

Fluid HydrationFluid contains no artificial  ingredients, stimulants, colors or flavors. It is 100% natural and is gluten-free and lactose-free. Fluid contains the highest quality electrolytes minus the junk that is in so many other products.

It’s your body, so choose wisely. And, drink your Fluid!

The Top 5 Reasons You Need FLUID

All Natural. Less Sugar. More Electrolytes.

FLUID Performance drink mixes are designed using all-natural ingredients Hydration Optionsto supply efficient energy, buffer lactic acid, and alleviate cramping during exercise. FLUID concentrates on providing a sports drink that has less sugar and more electrolytes than most other drink mixes on the market. With less sugar and additives, FLUID Performance is easier on the stomach and easier for your body to absorb. In addition, Fluid is light and easy to drink.

Carb Protein Balance. Lactose Free. Gluten Free.

FLUID Recovery drink mixes were the first product FLUID made, back in 2006). FLUID Recovery is a fortified recovery drink with a 4:1 carbohydrate-protein blend. The protein comes entirely from whey protein isolate (the result is lactose-free and gluten-free). FLUID Recovery also provides glutamine, electrolytes and vitamin C and contains organic vanilla and Dutch processed cocoa (for the Chocolate Wave flavor).Rethink Your Sports Drink

The Top 5 Benefits of FLUID

  1. Energy Restoration: Simple & Complex Carbohydrates in optimal balance replenish muscle glycogen levels after exercise training and competition.
  2. Muscle Repair: Whey Protein Isolate repairs damaged muscle and aids in building new lean muscle.
  3. Reduced Aches & Pains: L-glutamine directly fuels the immune system, aids in tissue repair, and helps to manage exercise-induced inflammation.
  4. Reduced Cramping: Vital electrolytes lost during exercise are replaced and help speed absorption.
  5. Immune System Support: Vitamin C + L-glutamine help scavenge free radicals and nourish a stressed immune system.

 FLUID vs. Other Sports Drinks

Serious athletes drink sports drinks such as FLUID due to their combination of maltodextrin and fructose (in that order). The combination of maltodextrin and fructose equal a complex carbohydrate.

This is vital for athletes as it increases the total “carbohydrate transport” creating available energy and oxidation which in turn will allow athletes to exercise at a higher V02 max once their glycogen stores deplete. This is huge when talking endurance sports. Go longer, further, feel good and be strong!

Sportdrink cautionArtificial sweeteners and high simple sugar content in foods and drinks are such common place in our nutritional chain that many people equate “good taste” with that overly high level of sweetness flavor.

FLUID does not contain artificial ingredients and only contains 8 grams of sugar, therefore it tastes very light with a hint of sweetness that some may interpret as bland. What a pity that a high sugar content and/or artificial sweetness flavor that so many people are addicted to takes priority over great quality and nutritious hydration that’s found in FLUID.

FLUID contains only the highest quality electrolytes and contains none of the “junk” that are in so many of the other products in today’s market. Artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol, maltitol, sucralose (Splenda) aspartame (Equal or Nutrasweet) and xylitol for instance are common place in many sports drinks and nutritional products. Many times they are listed in the first three ingredients in the product, meaning they are very high in content.

Exercise GI DistressThere is well-documented research (and I am sure some of you can speak first hand on this having experienced yourselves) that ingesting these artificial sweeteners can cause diarrhea and major intestinal disorders. Not good news for an athlete!

In fact, in the case of xylitol which has been touted as being “completely safe,” documentation has shown evidence that ingesting xylitol in long term use –more then 3 years– can cause tumors. It is also highly toxic to dogs and can kill them.

So Why FLUID?

In a nutshell FLUID contains no artificial ingredients, stimulants, colors, or flavors and is 100% natural along with being gluten and lactose free.

It’s YOUR body so choose wisely! And… drink your FLUID!

8 Steps to Hydrate for Summer Training

Sweaty WorkoutKeeping hydrated is a daily task. We never stop sweating, no matter what the season or time of year.

Hydration is a topic that we all are aware of and know we need to take heed, but due to busy days and sometimes just lack of interest in thinking about it, or thinking it’s “not that big of a deal,” we let our hydration get away from us.

Unfortunately, it is that big of a deal. Especially for those of us who train year around outdoors. Training outdoors in the Valley of the Sun is absolutely possible and enjoyable year round even in the warm, okay HOT, dog days of summer.

You have to play it smart and keep vigilant about the hydration process. And it is a process in not just going thru the motions of slugging a few gulps of water right before or during your training or workout.

The Effects of Dehydration

Typically, our bodies are warmer then the environment, but when that begins to change are muscles regulate by releasing sweat which allows the body to cool itself. When we sweat, we lose fluid and electrolytes/trace minerals.

Dehydration concept.If you become dehydrated, problems will begin. Your body won’t be able to cool itself and will actually start “storing heat.” The core temperature will rise and put your internal organs and central nervous system at risk. Heat exhaustion and worse yet, heat stroke are potential hazards should you allow yourself to become at risk by not taking the necessary precautions in outdoor exercise and during the warmer months.

The Signs of Overheating or Dehydration

They can include nausea, dizziness, chills, elevated heart rate that isn’t dropping (another reason we need to wear our HRM’s), goosebumps, cramping, blurred vision, headaches, thirst, weakness, general fatigue, aches and pains. Even extreme muscle soreness post workout can be a direct result of dehydration.

What You Can Do to Keep Hydrated

  1. Drink 12 ounces of water first thing in the morning – before your coffee.
  2. Drink water throughout the day all day, never leaving home without a water bottle. Carry one at all times…in your car, to the grocery store, wherever!
  3. Get a large container and measure out a specific amount of water to consume through the day. This will help you keep tabs on your intake during your busy day.
  4. Drink water with your meals.
  5. sb10066829ab-001_thirst_342x198Be mindful about consuming too many diuretics like caffeine and alcohol. Drink water with your libations. And just bag the sodas. These can accelerate the effects of dehydration.
  6. Ingest water and electrolytes during your workouts, along with a post-exercise recovery hydration drink. (Think FLUID!)
  7. If you feel you are already feeling the onset of dehydration it’s smart to ingest an electrolyte drink along with some water, especially if you are planning on working out or training in the heat that day or the following day.
  8. Weigh yourself pre- and post-workout. If you are 2 lbs less after you workout, let’s say, you have lost 5 cups of water. 2½ cups water per pound of body weight lost.  Once that much fluid is lost it’s very difficult to make it up if you are not constantly keeping up with the hydration process.

And there you have it. Be smart, drink up and have fun training this summer!

Fluid Recovery Drink

Price:  $32.00
Berry Treasure, Chocolate Wave, Tropical Escape flavors

Fluid Recovery DrinkSpeed muscle recovery and reduce muscle soreness:

  • Carbohydrate blend to rebuild energy stores
  • Lactose-free whey protein isolate for muscle repair
  • Electrolytes to replace those                lost in sweat
  • L-glutamine for immune system and muscle health

Best of Competitor 2012

 

Named Pacific West Region Best Recovery Drink

 

Looking for more AVC Elite Training Store products?

Contact Amy with product questions or to sample and order your Fluid Recovery Drink.

Fluid Performance Drink

Price:  $25.00
Blueberry Pomegranate, Raspberry Lemonade, Passion Fruit Tea, Fresh Citrus flavors

Fluid Performance DrinkFor sustained energy and optimal hydration during exercise:

  • 100% Natural Ingredients
  • NO Artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners
  • Gluten & Dairy Free

4g of high starch, low sugar carbohydrate for immediate energy and sustained performance, designed to be gentle on the stomach and combat free radicals produced during exercise.

Best of Competitor 2012

 

Named Pacific West Region Best Energy Drink

 

Looking for more AVC Elite Training Store products?

Contact Amy with product questions or to sample and order your Fluid Performance Drink.