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.
Robin P.
A very good product and does actually seem help relax my muscles after my physical activities.
It would be great to see a Banana flavour option added
ROWENA C.
I use it because I apparently have no fat to burn so when engaged in activity I burn muscle and end up very sore after any form of exercise, even cleaning the house! Since using this product I have very little problem with soreness in muscles.
Andrew C.
Tastes really good and helps me refuel after long swims. Use it all the time after long swims now.
Robin P.
A very good product and does actually seem help relax my muscles after my physical activities.
It would be great to see a Banana flavour option added
ROWENA C.
I use it because I apparently have no fat to burn so when engaged in activity I burn muscle and end up very sore after any form of exercise, even cleaning the house! Since using this product I have very little problem with soreness in muscles.
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.
Mr. T.
Amazing product that really helps me recover and feel fresh the next day. Being a diabetic I chose this due to its low auger content. Much better than all the rivals I compared so ideal for me
Adam W.
Great protein/recovery shake. Lovely flavour/taste, mixes well and makes a lovely smooth shake.
Mr. T.
Amazing product that really helps me recover and feel fresh the next day. Being a diabetic I chose this due to its low auger content. Much better than all the rivals I compared so ideal for me
Adam W.
Great protein/recovery shake. Lovely flavour/taste, mixes well and makes a lovely smooth shake.
Richard H.
I absolutely love the strawberry Elivar Recover
Tastes like strawberry Angel Delight and there's nothing wrong with that
Richard H.
I absolutely love the strawberry Elivar Recover
Tastes like strawberry Angel Delight and there's nothing wrong with that
Toby B.
I struggle with getting this to dissolve properly without a proper shaker so it ends up being pretty lumpy. It is also hard to clean out of the bottle (especially the nozzle) as the lumps are pretty gloopy. To be honest, I have now switched to other brands for recovery which don't seem to have this problem.
noel b.
im a 42 year old who is actively involved in a number of different sports and have been using elivar recovery since the early days of the companies set up, i am very satisfied with the results on the body post workout when using this product and will continue to do so going forward.
noel b.
im a 42 year old who is actively involved in a number of different sports and have been using elivar recovery since the early days of the companies set up, i am very satisfied with the results on the body post workout when using this product and will continue to do so going forward.
Muz
Mixes badly. Very frothy
Personally, I tried Elivar Recovery in a standard shaker with mixing ball and it creates so much froth that I have trouble drinking it. Taste wise is ok, not horrible, not that nice either. I wouldn't recommend this product and would hate to pay full price for it. I'm struggling to get through my tub. Recovery-wise, I give it the benefit of the doubt. Sorry Elivar, just a 40yr old being honest.
Niall B
Gotta try it to believe it
I came late to running, having been as a friend said "a donkey in the second row" for a good few years when younger. I found I could plod like a donkey over 26 miles but it always took time to recover, even after the longer training runs. Then I got a free sample of Elivar Recover and used it after a marathon in Dublin. That was in 2013. The next day I couldn't believe the difference (and there was no other recovery tricks as I had to get straight into the car and drive 100 miles to catch the ferry for Scotland after finishing the marathon. Now Recover is an essential part of recovery after any long training runs and especially after a marathon. Even my initially skeptical wife and another friend ave reluctantly admitted that it makes a difference and so both now also use it. As the title says "you gotta try it to believe it!"
Niall B
Gotta try it to believe it
I came late to running, having been as a friend said "a donkey in the second row" for a good few years when younger. I found I could plod like a donkey over 26 miles but it always took time to recover, even after the longer training runs. Then I got a free sample of Elivar Recover and used it after a marathon in Dublin. That was in 2013. The next day I couldn't believe the difference (and there was no other recovery tricks as I had to get straight into the car and drive 100 miles to catch the ferry for Scotland after finishing the marathon. Now Recover is an essential part of recovery after any long training runs and especially after a marathon. Even my initially skeptical wife and another friend ave reluctantly admitted that it makes a difference and so both now also use it. As the title says "you gotta try it to believe it!"
Niall B
Gotta try it to believe it
I came late to running, having been as a friend said "a donkey in the second row" for a good few years when younger. I found I could plod like a donkey over 26 miles but it always took time to recover, even after the longer training runs. Then I got a free sample of Elivar Recover and used it after a marathon in Dublin. That was in 2013. The next day I couldn't believe the difference (and there was no other recovery tricks as I had to get straight into the car and drive 100 miles to catch the ferry for Scotland after finishing the marathon. Now Recover is an essential part of recovery after any long training runs and especially after a marathon. Even my initially skeptical wife and another friend ave reluctantly admitted that it makes a difference and so both now also use it. As the title says "you gotta try it to believe it!"