Why choose Mike’s Mix Recovery Drink over P90X, Endurox R4, or Muscle Milk?
Question: (from Scott a Mike’s Mix potential customer)
How does your product compare to P90X recovery drink, Muscle Milk and Endurox R4? I have read the stuff on your website but what are your thoughts? Why is yours better?
Mike’s Answer:
Thank you for your interest in Mike’s Mix and I’m glad that you included my product in your comparison for purchase. I began making Mike’s Mix with many of the other mentioned products already on the market. As a coach and trainer I have always had an interest in sports nutrition and really developed a passion for understanding post-workout metabolism. After reading every study I could find on recovery nutrition, I realized that many of the recovery products had either veered off the path of formulating a product that agreed with the research (and worked), focusing on taste, promoting fads within the industry, etc or agreed with the research but were overpriced. So, without having an intention to make a business out of my venture, I made my own recovery drink. My first attempts tasted horrible and didn’t mix at all! However, I had hundreds of pounds of the stuff, as I had to buy ingredients in 50 pound bags, so I drank it and pawned it off on friends. One thing led to another and as I stubbornly worked on the formula to make it palatable, (experimenting with different ingredients and buying high end raw materials), Mike’s Mix emerged. However, I digress; you wanted some reasons to buy Mike’s Mix over the competition. That’s easy. It is the same reasons I decided to make Mike’s Mix even though I could have bought any number of existing products.
11 reasons to choose Mike’s Mix:
1. Mike’s Mix works. What is the most important aspect of recovery? The answer: taking in enough carbohydrate and protein calories to repair damaged muscles and restore glycogen (muscle sugar). I have only included ingredients in Mike’s Mix that have research demonstrating a benefit to recovery. These ingredients are included in the ratio and amounts based on the findings of these studies. If I ever come across research that demonstrates that I should include another ingredient to bolster recovery, I will do so. In short there is not a more effective recovery drink on the market and I keep a critical eye on current research to make sure Mike’s Mix will always be the go to product for recovery.
2. Mike’s Mix is affordable. Because I have not included a number of costly additives, I have kept the price low on Mike’s Mix. Additionally, I am a small company without huge overhead from advertising, etc.
3. Mike’s Mix is all natural. No flavors, colors, or preservatives. I did my best to keep this a healthy drink.
4. Mixes well. Simply put in a container with a lid (I use a shaker bottle), add liquid, shake and drink.
5. Tastes good. I think my product tastes great but I am biased.
6. I make Mike’s Mix fresh every week and ship it right to your door.
7. I stand behind my product and value customer service. Don’t like your mix? I give a 100% money back guarantee for any reason what-so-ever.
8. Made in the USA. All ingredients, labeling and packaging.
9. Quality ingredients. I pay a little more for really good protein and maltodextrin. You can taste the difference in products. As such, my product tastes good without added flavoring.
10. Mike’s Mix is an honest product. The supplement industry is filled with pseudo-scientific jargon and ridiculous, unsupported claims. Mike’s Mix is a simple and straight-forward product.
11. I answer customer questions (like this one). I enjoy hearing from customers (and potential customers), answering any questions and just debating the newest nutrition/fitness trends. If you have any more questions for me in the future, please feel free to ask.
Mike, my wife and I have recently started working out with the P90X program. I came across your product and website doing some research on recovery drinks and yours definitely sounds like the one we are going to try. I like the fact that it is supporting a small American company and especially that the price is so reasonable. We look forward to trying the product and best of luck with your startup.
Hello Richard, thanks for choosing Mike’s Mix, best of luck to you and your wife with P90X.
What is the shelf life for Mike’s Mix?
Thank you for your question. Keep your Mike’s Mix in a cool and dry location and it will last one year (or longer) from purchase.
How long does your product last?
Thanks for your interest in Mike’s Mix. If the container (or bag) is kept in a cool dry place the product will last a year or longer.
Mike – I get that the recovery drink should be consumed after a workout. I workout (P90x) after the kids go bed and I’m concerned about taking the drink so close to bedtime. What are your thoughts about so many carbs just before bedtime?
Whether you workouts are diurnal or nocturna,l you will find your metabolism in the same condition after your workout, which is receptive to carbs for refueling and insulin response. You’re not in the same position metabolically as most people at bed time and thefore shouldn’t be concerned with taking enough carbohydrate to recover from your workout.
I am training for Half Marathon and have sore muscles after the longer runs, I will be running 7-11 miles on my long runs as weeks go on. 2 questions. 1. Should I use your recovery drink for that? (I run 4 days/weeek and also do 2 days/week weight lifting + cross training)
2. 1 serving is around 380 calories, that seems a little high? Should I use less to cut calories? Or can this be a meal replacement drink?
Thanks!
Thanks for your interest in Mike’s Mix. Mike’s Mix would be perfect for recovering from your long training runs in preparation for you half. You burn approximately 100 calories a mile when you run (so you can burn over a 1000 calories on your long runs). Although some of these calories come from bodyfat (especially in later miles) a large proportion of those calories are derived from glycogen (your body’s stored muscle carbohydrate). If you don’t restore this glycogen before your next workout you will not be metabolically recovered and your performance will suffer. You need these calories to recover from your training. If you need to cut a few calories out of your diet so say for the after dinner snack and not your post-workout meals.
For your shorter workouts feel free to reduce the serving. I wrote this article to help customers calculate customized serving sizes: http://mikesmixrecoverydrink.com/serving-size-recommendations-recovery-drink/.
Mike’s Mix is not a meal replacement and should never be used as such. Some thoughts on meal replacement shakes if you are interested: http://mikesmixrecoverydrink.com/a-good-meal-replacement-shake/
Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please feel free to ask. Best of luck at your event.
Take Care,
Mike
I just want to say that me and my husband are very satisified with the product. I just ordered are second bag! We started the P90X without any recovery drink and the soreness was over whelming. I could not see paying the price for the P90X recovery drink for 2 people, so I seeked other options and found Mike`s Mix recovery drink for less than half the price!! This recovery drink works very well, I would recommend it to anyone that is working out!
Good Luck to Everyone out there try to reach your goals!
Lillian
Thanks for the testimonial Lillian! Best of luck in with P90X.
Mike
This stuff is great! Like many other posts I was looking for a less expensive recovery drink for P90X workouts. I found the product on Amazon.com, but after the first purchase realized I could buy it here for much less. I am looking forward to trying this after climbing.
Thanks Mike.
CP
A fellow climber, rock on my friend!