Protein and Recovery Drinks

Timing is everything. To maximise your gains, you should aim to consume your recovery drink within the 30-minute golden window after finishing your session. This is when your body is most receptive to absorbing nutrients for glycogen replenishment and muscle repair.

If you're wondering when it is too late to drink protein after a workout, don't panic – your body will still process the nutrients hours later, but the efficiency of recovery starts to drop after that initial 30-to-60-minute peak. 

As for the age-old debate of whether you should drink protein before or after a workout: for true recovery, the post-workout window is the priority to jumpstart the rebuilding process.

So, what is a protein drink versus a true recovery drink? A standard protein shake usually focuses solely on delivering amino acids for muscle growth. 

However, OTE exercise recovery drinks are "all-in-one" solutions. As endurance athletes don't just break down muscle, but also drain their energy reserves, our formula includes carbohydrates to refuel your tank and electrolytes to replace what you lost through sweat. 

It’s a complete system, not just a muscle-building supplement.

Not necessarily. A recovery drink is most beneficial after high-intensity sessions or back-to-back training days where your body has been significantly depleted. 

For a very light 20-minute jog, a balanced meal is often enough. However, for any session lasting over an hour or involving heavy resistance, using a shaker bottle to mix a dedicated recovery drink is the most efficient way to ensure your body has the raw materials it needs to adapt and improve.