varying post workout drinks for different exersice

[halalpig3]

hi ive been wondering for awhile if different post workout shakes are nessacery for different types of activity. i either do mma for 2 hrs, mma for 1 and then lift for about 30, or just lift. once in a while i will just do a some running or maybe some sets of push ups while i watch tv not lasting that long. but i always have the same post workout drink regaurdless of what and how much i did. i have 1 cup of oatmeal 2 cups of skim milk a banana and almost one full scoop of protein (not quite full cuz i wanna keep a 4:1 ration carbs to protein)
is that good or should i have a different approach depending on what i do

[Leigh]

you'll want a mix of carbs and protein regardless. probably more protein after strength training and more carbs after long cardio (unless you're trying to lose weight). chocolate milk is the way to go

[TokyoMMAguy]

I like the gold standard whey from optimum nutrition plus gatorade fitness and banana...a little later rice plus meat

But my favorite post workout meal is a good tasting protein bar, as long as the ingredients are good of course

[halalpig3]

thank you for the replies but my question is more about my current drink if thats good and if it should be different for lifting which leigh u did cover. with that said is what i got good? thanks again

[Asomni]

We kind of need to know your stats/goals to better assess, but it looks like a solid drink after your long sessions. I would follow that with a big meal an hour later. It seems to be a bit much for your lower intensity/length stuff (push ups during tv) unless you are looking to put on mass. You won't need a lot of carbs to replenish your glycogen from stuff like that. Again this is all based off of limited info.

[Leigh]

^agree with Asomni

[TokyoMMAguy]

[halalpig3]

We kind of need to know your stats/goals to better assess, but it looks like a solid drink after your long sessions. I would follow that with a big meal an hour later. It seems to be a bit much for your lower intensity/length stuff (push ups during tv) unless you are looking to put on mass. You won't need a lot of carbs to replenish your glycogen from stuff like that. Again this is all based off of limited info.

alright so u think its good atleast for the bigger workouts? that what im more concerned with anyway thank you everyone

[Asomni]

Good depending on your goals, but again we are lacking info to make an accurate statement.

[henry125]

It is a good idea to vary the post workout drinks according to the body need.
I also use different drinks as post workout drinks for the different workouts.
When I do cardio exercises I take fresh fruits juices as post workout drinks and when do weight workout or some other high intensity workouts I take protein shakes or some milk shakes as post workout drinks.