Herbalife 24™- Rebuild Strength Recovery Drink

Two recovery drinks available:

Rebuild Endurance - Glycogen replacement and muscle recovery. For high intensity post aerobic exercise.

Rebuild Strength - Immediate and sustained muscle recovery. For post anaerobic / strength training exercise. See details below.  The recovery drink for most athletes and sports. "The taste is awesome! "

Overview:

Convenient, high-protein content chocolate flavoured muscle building post-workout shake. Voted best recovery shake by Triathlete magazine. Speed recovery from strength training with immediate and sustained lean muscle building. This unique high protein and carbohydrate recovery drink (1.5 to 1.0 ratio)delivers amino acids to fatigued muscles post-anaerobic exercise.` Enhances muscle recovery by supporting the delivery of amino acids for muscle synthesis.

Key Benefits / Why This Recovery Drink?: Tri-core protein-amino blend of free amino acids and fast and slow release protein from whey and casein to give you immediate and sustained support for lean muscle mass support and synthesis. 25 g whey and casein proteins create a rapid and sustained protein-building state Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) support muscle growth, repair and recovery:  L - Isoleucine, L-Leucine and L- Valine L-Leucine helps preserve lean muscle tissue. The iron content enhances red blood cell formation and the bloods ability to transport oxygen to the muscles and other tissues; improving their nourishment. L-glutamine supports immune function and promotes muscle repair. Key vitamins and minerals which are involved in the repair and building of muscle protein in response to training. Taking Rebuild Strength within 30 minutes after bouts of anaerobic exercise facilitates muscle growth and recovery, increasing muscle tone and size and also reducing muscle soreness.

Details:

After working out, a blend of free amino acids, whey and casein protein help rebuild muscle over a multi-hour period. Unique carbohydrate-protein combination supports muscle glycogen and protein synthesis after exercise, aiding muscle recovery and helping you prepare for your next workout faster.

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)  v Amino Acids

L Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Valine increase muscle protein synthesis during recovery, and support muscle metabolism after strength training. Amino acids are the building blocks of muscle. Branched-chain amino acids are a specific kind of amino acid named for their branch-like structure, and are particularly helpful in supporting muscle growth.

Sodium aids water and nutrient absorption and supports post exercise rehydration by helping to replace the sodium lost in sweat during exercise.

Iron (6.3mg) is required for energy metabolism and the formulation of red blood cells. It is also essential for the normal transportation of oxygen into the body's tissue.

Fast Facts: Dairy protein 190 calories Branched-chain amino acids Glutamine amino acid Carbohydrate blend Key Vitamins and Minerals(see label for details) Chocolate Flavour, 1000g Canister Why you need it: Lose up to 50% of L-glutamine during exercise Without adequate recovery, fitness and health are compromised. Whey and casein protein for lean muscle mass. Branched-chain amino acids (BCCAs) jumpstarts recovery. Precise amount of carbohydrates helps utilize the protein. Who Needs Rebuild Strength? Anyone participating in strength or resistance training. Anyone who lifts weights at the gym. Cross Fit athlete after a workout. Football player looking to build lean muscle. Anyone who needs high protein. Anyone trying to build muscle tone or size. Anyone after a light to moderate aerobic workout (e.g.. those looking for tone and overall fitness). Pilates ( ½ serv.) For Strength : Golf , Cricket, Track sprinter Usage: Mix 5 scoops with 8 fl oz ( 500 ml)of water or liquid of your choice. Shake vigorously. Consume one shake per day within 30 minutes following physical activity.

References

In the Sept 11 issue of Triathlete Magazine in an article headed up “Drink to your Recovery” Herbalife 24 Rebuild Strength was voted “Best” recovery drink! And Dr John Heiss: "Many recovery products already in the market have huge amounts of whey protein but all that protein at once isn’t effectively utilised. Which is why Herbalife 24 have developed a Tri-core blend of free amino acids, whey and casein proteins to help rebuild muscle and speed recovery"

Performance:

Additional Information:

Rebuild Strength Presentation (pdf)  - More details on Rebuild Strength.

Rebuild Strength Label - Europe

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