Low fat Chocolate Milk is good for recovery

For the teams out there that cannot afford expensive recovery drinks, it's good to know that there are studies touting the beneficial effects of low fat chocolate milk.

Here is an excerpt from the article referenced below, but there are several out there with similar findings.

Rehydration and glycogen restoration after exhaustive exercise are necessary for optimal
performance , cardiovascular function , and thermoregulation during subsequent exercise bouts. Studies have been shown that adding protein to the mix fit hasten recovery, accelerate of glycogen synthesis and improve endurance performance over carbohydrate ingestion alone. Studies showed also that athletes ideally need a carbohydrate-to-protein ratio of 4:1

Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 5(4): 482-489, 2009

Optimization of a New Version of Chocolate Milk for Endurance Performance and Postexercise
Recovery by A.A. Abd El-Khair

My first blog

I met some really interesting people this weekend at the QRU coaching clinic and it got me to thinking that I know some really great (or up and coming) coaches around the country. I thought if I set up a blog I could solicit feedback from multiple people that I respect about all things coaching. So here it is, my first entry.