Phil B.
These are my clear favourites. I maybe love the Recovery Drink just a bit too much. More needed quickly.
Plus there is no taste to quite match the Endure product. I do really like the Raspberry Endure but would love to have the Watermelon back someday for a bit of variety.
claire a.
Excellent product combined with excellent service as always. Highly recommended.
Thank you very much!
mark b.
Excellent product outstanding customer service
Paul L.
I just love these gels, they are easy on the stomach and taste amazing, please bring bag the lemon ones soon.
claire a.
Great product combined with excellent service as always.
Drinking Recover after a swim session makes all the difference for me between being able to get on with things afterwards and feeling exhausted & ending up in an armchair.
I have been ordering from Elivar for many years now their Service is and has always been second to none. I don't hesitate to recommend Elivar to other people.
Niall B.
Have used each of the drinks, especially the RECOVER, with SUSTAIN a close 2nd. They do what it says on the tub.
Paul L.
This product is just great, it does the job perfectly as per other my reviews.
The only thing i can say is maybe Vanilla as another flavour?
Carl D.
Really tasty. Good price. Great product
Simon F.
Only used once so far. Found that it did not mix very well at all - very lumpy. Tast not great. Hope the mixing improves, as I really want to like this product.
Simon R.
Great to use for longer bike rides of 100 miles , provides extra energy over a long period
Sarah M.
I’m an addict of Prepare - chocolate flavour - simply because it works for me. I’ve just started using Recover which seems to be working well and was perfect after my first time trial of the season - a Good Friday 10. I stepped out of my comfort zone and bought strawberry flavour which is just a bit sweet for me do my next order will be chocolate…. which is amazing if you add an espresso coffee!
Darryl R.
Chocolate flavour and you can definitely taste the cocoa! Not as sweet as chocolate flavour recovery drinks from other suppliers/manufacturers. Perfect for those of us of advancing years who remember food that wasn't crammed full of sugar, whether it needed it or not!
mark b.
Excellent product helps after a long ride and service is exceptional
Paul L.
This is the latest order placed, its great powder after 4-5 hour rides as part of my recovery regime. I'm 46 going on 47 and find that it really helps not just with the sore muscles and the day after but also to full the void of an empty stomach that when I get in from a ride doesn't rely want to eat straight away, I know now that if have this as soon I have stopped whilst doing my stretches, then the body and mind can relax and allow me to consume proper food after many hours of energy bars , gels and hydration drinks.
In lock down last year I started my own boot camp session for an hour plus for a change of scenery and found that it really helped after a long hard session which includes weights also as a HIIT session.
all of the Elivar products have made me feel that I can carry on enjoying my exercise and fitness regime with no issues and will keep as fit as I have been.
pete s.
Excellent service and the recovery really does work with good taste and gets you ready to go again unlike some powder.
Sarah M.
You only know something really works when you don't use it and that's what happened on a recent Saturday. I did a hilly 40 miles then a 15 min shower and out of the door to drive around a busy M25 to see friends for lunch. My post ride recovery was a banana and a protein bar in the car rather than Elivar Recover and being passenger rather than sitting with my legs up.
I'm post menopausal so do have occasional battles with awful fatigue and thanks to not following my normal post Saturday recovery routine I ended up feeling totally trashed on Saturday evening. In contrast I rode a 50 mile time trial yesterday, had my Elivar Recover whilst spinning my legs out on the turbo and whilst I know I've raced 50 miles I didn't' have that awful 'worst bonk ever' feeling of fatigue.
mark b.
Excellent product is ideal post ride drink and helps recovery start right away
janssen b.
Too early to notice anything ? It goes down easy enough seems gentle on the tummy .
Gavin G.
Since discovering Elivar I use no other sports drink. I think the idea of your product being specifically targeted at the 35+ age group is a great USP & for me it certainly hits the spot, before, during and after a ride.
Rory O.
Great for post ride recovery
Peter G.
Seems to work just fine
Rory O.
Great recovery drink after early morning outings.
Phil B.
I love Elivar products. Endure has kept me going during all endurance rides for some time now and I feel lost without it. A very easily digested super smooth texture with great flavour is a winner for me.
Sarah M.
On Friday 13 Nov I did an ‘Act your Age’ challenge for Children in Need. Having turned six oh in May I did 60 exercises for 60 seconds fuelled with my favourite pre-endurance nutrition- chocolate Elivar Prepare whizzed up with a banana. A tough challenge. Completed every exercise- with a bit of shouting at myself- and raised over £1,500 for Children in Need plus got myself on TV and in the local newspaper. Living up to my motto - Old enough to know better but still young enough to do it!
mark b.
Easy to use and works well after hard sessions especially when eating a meal is not an option after finishing
Niall B.
Back for more, enough said
Keith J.
Did not mix well chalky texture and not keen on flavour I will not buy again
Billy B.
I use the Elivar Recovery after all of my workout sessions. As a runner, I need to keep refuelled and recover after long runs.
Edward C.
NOT AS NICE AS THE CHOCOLATE BUT STILL VERY GOOD.
BRILLIANT FOR RECOVERY AFTER A RUN OR TOUGH WORKOUT WHEN YOU NEED TO GET THE CARBS BACK ON BOARD QUICKLY
THE ONLY THING THAT IS FRUSTRATING IS THE SACHETS ARE ALWAYS OUT OF STOCK .
THEY ARE VERY HANDY FOR TRAVELLING OR CARRYING IN THE CAR WHEN YOU DONT HAVE A SHAKE MADE UP.
GREAT PRODUCT LADS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
EDDIE
M C.
Did not like the aftertaste at all, metallic, chemical, it had a real nasty taste.
I mixed up a serving and it was very thick, with a slight taste of sweet fruit, strawberry, I cant be sure. I mixed it in a 750ml drinks bottle, shook it to hell and back and it gummed up the spout with a thick paste, which blocked it so much that I had to remove the top and drink from the open bottle. No real big deal, but the drinks bottle top was so gummed up the bottle ended up in the bin. This was a first for me a drink glueing up my bottle!
So I looked at the contents of the shake and found Xanthan gum, (you can wiki it yourself)its a thickening agent and it was given E415 by European countries, its accepted as a safe food additive.
If my protein drink is watery and it has everything in it that's good for me, then fine.
If it has to have E415 (Xanthan gum) to make a watery drink more milk shake in appearance and texture, then turns my drink into almost a glue, then I don't want it in there.
The drink after all said and done was no better or worse, post exercise than my usual recovery drink, so I won't be changing. Elivar is not for me.
Mark P.
Very light no stomach upset
The only bad point is the amount of servings per tub for cost .
I don’t think body builders pay £2.00 a serving that’s the only negative
To early to comment on performance .
James G.
This product has helped me train more effectively and recover faster .
Gareth R.
Tastes great and gives a good protein hit after a long run
Paul L.
This will be my third purchase off the prepare powder, I struggle to want to eat enough to get my energy stores full prior to a ride. So finding this product has bee a god send, as with other reviews I have been adding it to a fruit an veg smoothie.
The strawberry flavour was OK and added an OK flavour dimension, but after the last batch i thought I would try choccy, this worked quite well with the smoothie also.
However I'm not a sweet person more savoury, so both are little high in my taste bud requirements.
In the past I have always gone with vanilla products, as they are the blandest, would this be a flavour Elivar are looking at? if not what a bout just the powder with no flavourings?
Now to the real review, I had run out of powder and because of furlough I decided to wait until I got paid. I didn't realise how much of a difference not having it as part of my fuelling strategy it would make until today, where I went out and felt amazing from the start and posted a new PB on a new route that had been ridden with out any extra help on the previous 2 rides.
I think this has proven to me that of all the products that i use it is the most important it getting me set up for a long ride.
I wont be making the same mistake twice.
As said before more flavours would be good
Niall S.
Have been using this a while now and find it very good
Allan B.
I have been using this for a few years it’s my favourite recovery drink.
Niall B.
This old guy is still using all the Elivar products, to PREPARE, before longer runs; to ENDURE on the bike at home during “lockdown” and to RECOVER after longer or strenuous sessions.
Billy B.
I always take an Elivar recovery drink after long runs, workouts or races. Great taste and a boost to a swift recovery
miguel g.
I find it a very fast effective way of replenishing the body, always makes the last bit of the workout easier knowing I get to drink it when I finish, love the chocolate flavour
Sarah M.
As a woman who’s old enough to know better but still young enough to do it protein is critical as our bodies function in a different way from men so it’s hard to maintain muscle mass as our hormone levels decline. The combination of Prepare and Recover help me maintain muscle and energy so I can go again tomorrow.
Michael K.
Product tastes of chemicals to me. I am sure that it will do the job it is intended to - but for me there is not much pleasure to be had in actually consuming it.
edward c.
I prefer the sachets for travelling but they seem to be sold out a lot !
This is my go to recovery formula & gives me the recovery I need after tough or long workouts !
Paul L.
This is my second purchase of the recovery powder, I bought the strawberry version first as not a huge lover of choccy powders from trying lots over the years.
The strawberry flavour was ok, but the main point is that the product worked, I certainly noticed it more after my boot camp works out's, when i know I'm not going to eat anything for a long period. Unlike my cycling.
I'm not to sure if it works any better than other products i have tried, however reading and listening to the science behind the products and being nearly 45 it makes a lot of sense.
The Choccy flavour reminded me of super chilled choccy milk in spain when I was a kid, really enjoyable.
I would prefer a Vanilla to be honest.
Peter G.
Definitely the best product I have tried so far if a little expensive
Edward C.
Great product ,just not mad about strawberry ,choc much nicer !
david m.
I always find elivar to work for me I’m 46 and find both prepare and recovery brilliant with these 2 combined ☝️
Niall B.
Back for more, it really helps my recovery after long runs.
James Paul H.
The juice keeps you going all day and tastes great.
Kerry B.
Love this recovery drink. Helps see me through the rest of the day after a hard training session and bounce back ready for the following day.
Niall B.
It’s amazing the difference it makes, especially after a long or hard run. Definitely aids recovery.
James Paul H.
After 12 k. The only drink you need to feel human again :)
Terence J.
This certainly helps me prepare for my half marathon runs. Tastes great and easy on the stomach.
mr m.
off to calpe next month the prepare and recover sachets are brilliant to take away with for the big climbs :)
Mike K.
Good recovery product. Better than most competitors for post swin/bike/run recovery.
Roswitha J.
Great post swim drink! Doesn’t make me feel stuffed and is gluten free, chocolate flavour delicious
Niall B.
Used this product often. Really helps recovery after a long run.
Robin P.
I needed a partner to succeed!!!
Ray R.
An excellent product
Phil B.
Initial taste = fantastic and the best that I have experienced
benefits are a bit longer to accrue
Is a bit expensive compared to competition
It "foams" in the same way that the Endure does and not something I have experience with any other productsI'd love to know why. I shook a bottle with others watching and they were convinced I had washing up liquid in.
Mike K.
Helps my creaking 40 something body through marathon and triathlon training schedules. Definitely reduces aches in my muscles and helps me train harder.
glen c.
Being using recover all this season found it an excellent production,
Pros: great taste, easy on stomach, keeps your head out of fridge after training(eating junk), and you do feel the recovery starting within minutes.
Cons: only 1... the tub is very small.
Claire P.
I'm a 47yr old runner, perimenopausal and having been reading about needing a tweak of macronutrients, particularly protein and carbs, I was really glad to come across Elivar products.
I'm training for a half marathon and have used the Recover shakes after an 11 and a 12 mile run. I've had no soreness in my legs at all the next 48hrs, fantastic. Will definitely keep using.
Richard H.
I'm currently training for Ironman Vichy and I find Elivar Recover is what I need to get me ready for that next hard session. The protein/carb mix is ideal especially as I am most definitely over 35
Strawberry is my go to flavour; very reminiscent of Angel Delight, and there is definitely nothing wrong with that
Martin A.
Works for me! Tastes like strawberry Angel Delight... My only problem is I can’t seem to shake hard enough to remove all lumps. Have therefore invested in Elivar’s own shaker to see if that will help!
Victoria A.
My husband and I used this ( for the first time) during a three day endurance event. We both think it really helped us to replenish and recover in preparation for the next day. We both felt more energetic than we thought we would be. It also tastes great ( strawberry flavour) and wasn't too sickley. Will continue to use.
Fergal O.
Elivar is my to go to drink when I'm training for Iron Man 70.3. It got me through doing 2015, 2016 and now 2018 event in Dun Laoghaire for the 19/08 - Fergal
Andrew M.
Chocolate flavour is nice, not too sweet. Easy drink. Few small lumps remain despite very rigorous shaking, not much of a problem though.
Niall S.
Find it excellent after a race, especially the next day.
Mark S.
Great taste, great results.
Mateusz B.
I went for a cycling trip to Trento and took the recover with me. It worked like a charm, I did feel recovered every morning.
I found it a bit too sweet so only 2 spoons (says 3 on the tin) per bottle. I was also mixing it with fresh italian milk.
Mark B.
I always try to wolf a recover shake down after a ride to start the recovery process. The chocolate is quite tasty too.
ALAN F.
Average tasting and very poor mixing up doubt I will buy again
glen c.
This is a great product, you feel the recovery starting within minutes of taking the shake, it taste nice and natural and is very easy on the stomach. It will stop the hunger knock on head....which is always good! The only negative is the tub is a bit small compared to other products on market.
Andrew M.
Just a little watery but does help recovery.
glen c.
used this after a hard 118 km cycle last Sunday felt great after !!
Andrew M.
Bit bland taste for me, hard to get the last 100ml down. Otherwise great stuff!
David O.
Tastes great like Angel Delight. It does help me to recover more quickly
John S.
I now only use Elivar Recovery as my post workout recovery. Weather I'm in the gym, swimming, biking or running, I'm finding it very beneficial for my recovery. I've been using this product for over a year, so my review is based over that long period. I also find the texture palatable and very easy on the tummy, which is important. The sole con is that it's more expensive than my previous recovery supplement.
John
Patrick j F.
For fast recovery it's the best
paul w.
Seal was broken unfortunately.
paul w.
So far so good. I'll see how I recover in the long term but it looks good so far.
Stephen M.
Only used it twice .Seems to work ok.
adrian h.
Elivar recover has all that's required to help me recover after that tough training session.
It enables me to do perform again without the fatigue. Great flavour.
Mateusz B.
Recover ready when I am done
Kevin B.
Really does enable recovery from training, and preparation for big events.
Kevin B.
Really does enable recovery from training, and preparation for big events.
Austin B.
If there is a better tasting recovery shake on the market than the Elivar strawberry flavour, I'm a dutchman's uncle! Awesome stuff, mixes really easily and tastes more like a reward than a recovery aid.
Austin B.
If there is a better tasting recovery shake on the market than the Elivar strawberry flavour, I'm a dutchman's uncle! Awesome stuff, mixes really easily and tastes more like a reward than a recovery aid.
Patrick j F.
As we know the importance of recovery especially at my age 59 I find this product to be one of the best.
Patrick j F.
As we know the importance of recovery especially at my age 59 I find this product to be one of the best.
Derek D.
I do both circuit training and cycling several days in a row and it does help me recover quicker, so the product is good.
Derek D.
I do both circuit training and cycling several days in a row and it does help me recover quicker, so the product is good.
Andrew C.
Tastes really good and helps me refuel after long swims. Use it all the time after long swims now.
Mike H.
I've used Recover for several years and love the flavour and the support it gives me in post session recovery after hared training sessions. Using it with CurraNZ seems to even remove post race soreness.