The science behind a Recovery Drink is quite simple: You run, bike or otherwise challenge yourself with physical activity and you deplete much of your body’s carbohydrate reserves (glycogen). Although body fat is also a source of energy it is not the fuel utilized for intense physical movement, glycogen holds this honor. It has been repeatedly shown that the amount of glycogen stored in your body pre-workout is the best predictor of physical performance.,The science behind a Recovery Drink is quite simple: You run, bike or otherwise challenge yourself