Asia's fastest woman Shanti Pereira shares with SportPlus.sg why she thinks 100PLUS PRO is a great complement to her training and recovery regime, how it keeps her hydrated as she goes and why it fuels her performance
In an exclusive series with 100PLUS Singapore, Sportplus.sg sits down with 3 of Singapore's national athletes behind-the-scenes to discuss their recovery regimes, favourite recovery food choices and their first experiences trying the 100PLUS PRO High Protein.
What is the importance of recovery work for athletes?
Shanti: Recovery is equally as important as all the other training sessions that I do. I think recovery is something we really have to focus on because we need our bodies to be at 100 percent to tackle the intensity of all our workouts.
What are some examples of your favourite recovery foods?
Shanti: Anything that’s high in protein. So any kind of meat, tuna is my favourite, the easiest way to get in a good amount of protein especially after a workout, and protein powders as well.
How do you feel after trying 100PLUS PRO for the first time?
Shanti: Well it tastes great, I love the fact that it is filled with all these vitamins and BCAA, which are essential for post recovery, so it’s great.
When do you usually take your recovery drinks, and how is 100PLUS PRO different?
Shanti: I actually take my recovery drinks during my workouts, because apart from water I take in electrolytes and good vitamins especially on speed and endurance days, those are the days I really really need it, when I tried it is different from the 100PLUS ACTIVE we are all used to, it’s an enhanced drink and good to have when I am doing all those speed endurance workouts.
100PLUS PRO is known for fueling performance, how do you think this drink will enhance your recovery regime in any aspect moving forward?
Shanti: Recovery off the track and during my workouts is important, it helps me get through my reps in the best way possible. My body needs to be at 100 percent for all the reps that I do, so if 100PLUS PRO is going to help me do that then it’s definitely fueling my performance.
Outside of 100PLUS PRO do you usually take protein drinks or protein supplements or shakes? In terms of convenience how do they compare?
Shanti: I do take protein powders post training, because it’s a great way to recover after your body has been through so much during the workout, but with this 100PLUS PRO I think it helps you during the workout, so you won’t feel like you have absolutely exhausted your body after everything you’ve been through, you are constantly being hydrated as you go.
Describe 100PLUS PRO in 3 words.
Shanti: Great for recovery.