Pre and Post Workout Nutrition Shake

This from Greg Peterson at Nutrition Dynamics.  These are are very high quality products which we carry in the store.  I have been using them and the results have been great!

 The pre and post workout shake is the same as the nutrients needed to get a strenuous workout in are the same as for recovery. With good nutritional loading before your workout, your body can be in a simultaneous catabolic/anabolic state, meaning it can begin immediate rebuilding as it's broken down, if it has an abundance of recovery nutrients:

* Two scoops of Ultimate Protein. A blend of concentrated whey protein, whey protein isolate, and hydrolyzed whey protein. A blend of the types of whey protein is your best for muscle repair, as well as glutathione enhancement as a antioxidant, for detoxification, and immune enhancement. Approximately 30-40 grams of protein at a time seems to be about as much as the body can use.
* Two scoops of Kre-Alkalyn (alkaline form of creatine-scooper in bottle) mixed in your drink. Regular creatine starts with a low PH, then when creatine gets into the acidic PH of the stomach, it becomes even more acidic. This is problematic because at a low PH, creatine converts to the waste product creatinine, which doesn't work as creatine, but also slightly stresses the kidneys. Creatine has been shown to increase ATP during exercise, as well as reduce inflammation, stimulate satellite cell formation (important for muscle growth), and increase gene activity that boosts protein synthesis and cell repair.
* One tablespoon of Glutamine (P330) added to drink. This pharmaceutical grade glutamine promotes a positive nitrogen balance needed for muscle repair, as well as reducing the catabolic hormone cortisol, while increasing natural secretion of reparative growth hormone.
* One scoop of Dynamic Greens (concentrated plant nutrients) added to drink. A great tasting combination of vegetables and fruits that provide a powerful supply of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Exercising intensely breaks down tissue, increases free radicals, and increased oxidation. This dramatically increases the need for antioxidants to repair cells, reduce oxidation and aging of tissue, reduce chronic inflammation, speed recovery and detoxification. Dynamic Greens aids in all these areas.
* One Teaspoon of EPA-DHA Balanced Liquid added to the drink. These omega 3 oils are essential for fluidity of cells, meaning the cell is able to uptake nutrients, as well as eliminate toxic waste materials. EPA-DHA is also incredible effective in reducing chronic inflammation, cellulite, damage to cartilage, as well as reduced risk to heart disease.

  Add the above to 4 ounces of a 100% juice (organic preferable), 4 ounces of quality water, and ice cubes 30 minutes before your workout as well as soon after your workout as possible (at least within the hour).  OR I use yogurt, organic frozen fruits (blueberry, strawberry, black cherry) and a banana for sweetner.

For men in at least their mid twenties or older, consider using our Tribestan (tribulus terrestris) for a natural increase in testosterone levels. Tribestan is the brand name tribulus that the medical research has been done on. They have a proprietary method of extracting the plant sterols that naturally increase LH to direct the testes to produce optimal levels of testosterone. Testosterone is the grandaddy of all hormones for recovery from workouts and muscle repair. Take Tribestan at 1 tablet per 50 Ibs. of body weight per day (including days you are not working out).

After especially intense workouts, take Protrypsin or Inflamase (proteolytic enzymes) @ 3-4 capsules (empty stomach) to reduce muscle soreness, reduce muscle strength losses, and speed recovery. It does this by increasing leukocyte activity (leukocytes are white blood cells used in the healing process) that breakdown injured tissues so that the muscle can be repaired.

Finally, consider using Chondro Joint Aide packets for joint repair and joint pain relief at 2 packets per day. These daily packets contain nutrients/herbs to prevent joint damage, repair cartilage and connective tissues, and reduce pain/inflammation such as glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, hyaluronic acid, ginger, curcumin, and 5-loxin from boswellia.