Hi All,
I have found that since starting to have USN Recovery max after every ride i dont have soreness and seem to recover very well.I mainly ride 2+ hours now so i always have the shake after each ride.
Recovery Drinks
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Re: Recovery Drinks
Postby Abby » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:16 am
I'm another one on the chocolate/coffee milk bandwagon.
When I upped my mileage a bit, I bought a heap of 'protein shakes' to have post-ride - and they did make a difference (I think). I didn't try and 'measure' it, but I did feel my recovery was definitely improved.
After a few months of that, and not being 'made of money', I decided to try using flavoured milk instead (coffee is my favourite, but also chocolate as well). My feeling is the recovery was just as good. Better than 'no recovery drink', and equal too the specialist high-protein shake.
So I'm running with flavoured milk from now on as my go-to recovery drink after long or intense rides...
Cheers,
Abby
When I upped my mileage a bit, I bought a heap of 'protein shakes' to have post-ride - and they did make a difference (I think). I didn't try and 'measure' it, but I did feel my recovery was definitely improved.
After a few months of that, and not being 'made of money', I decided to try using flavoured milk instead (coffee is my favourite, but also chocolate as well). My feeling is the recovery was just as good. Better than 'no recovery drink', and equal too the specialist high-protein shake.
So I'm running with flavoured milk from now on as my go-to recovery drink after long or intense rides...
Cheers,
Abby
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Re: Recovery Drinks
Postby wkchoong » Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:38 am
Coming from a guy who does weightlifting, guess I'll chip in my 2 cents
It is normal for gym rats to drink a post-workout shake consisting of fast acting protein (Whey Protein powder) and carbohydrate source (Dextrose/Maltodextrin) to kick-start muscle recovery and reduce DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after training, as the muscles are severely depleted and will absorb just about anything you throw at it.
For the hardcore cyclists, one might want to consider supplementing your diet with Creatine and Glutamine, they DO make a difference in performance and recovery IMO.
But all in all, a 'clean' diet is the solid foundation. I, for one find a noticeable difference in stamina from eating wholemeal bread and eggs compared to croissant and bacon before hitting the treadmill.
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It is normal for gym rats to drink a post-workout shake consisting of fast acting protein (Whey Protein powder) and carbohydrate source (Dextrose/Maltodextrin) to kick-start muscle recovery and reduce DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after training, as the muscles are severely depleted and will absorb just about anything you throw at it.
For the hardcore cyclists, one might want to consider supplementing your diet with Creatine and Glutamine, they DO make a difference in performance and recovery IMO.
But all in all, a 'clean' diet is the solid foundation. I, for one find a noticeable difference in stamina from eating wholemeal bread and eggs compared to croissant and bacon before hitting the treadmill.
Ace
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Re: Recovery Drinks
Postby bardygrub » Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:55 pm
cheers for your input mate.wkchoong wrote:Coming from a guy who does weightlifting, guess I'll chip in my 2 cents
It is normal for gym rats to drink a post-workout shake consisting of fast acting protein (Whey Protein powder) and carbohydrate source (Dextrose/Maltodextrin) to kick-start muscle recovery and reduce DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after training, as the muscles are severely depleted and will absorb just about anything you throw at it.
For the hardcore cyclists, one might want to consider supplementing your diet with Creatine and Glutamine, they DO make a difference in performance and recovery IMO.
But all in all, a 'clean' diet is the solid foundation. I, for one find a noticeable difference in stamina from eating wholemeal bread and eggs compared to croissant and bacon before hitting the treadmill.
Ace
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Re: Recovery Drinks
Postby 15wilsonwu » Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:42 pm
Thanks guys, but right now ive settled with using milk as a recovery drink. It contains most of the stuff i need and the best of all, its natrual.
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Re: Recovery Drinks
Postby MarkG » Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:25 pm
Powder by 32gi is what I use.
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Re: Recovery Drinks
Postby chriscole » Fri Sep 21, 2012 5:22 pm
Post-training, anything that provides fluids, some carbohydrates +/- protein is going to be fine. Aim to get something into you in the first 30-60 minutes post-exercise.
And yes, chocolate milk is a surprisingly excellent choice.
And yes, chocolate milk is a surprisingly excellent choice.
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Re: Recovery Drinks
Postby qeaou » Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:49 pm
To my best research, those are mostly simple sugars,15wilsonwu wrote:Have you tried Dextro before? and if you have, how does SIS compare to it?toolonglegs wrote:They are all much the same to me... I like my recovery drinks with milk, but the SIS ones are good with water as well unlike some I have tried!.
definitely give you an energy boost and an exhausting ride,
some contain vitamins, electrolytes - help rehydrate, especially after much water loss,
but a true recovery would come from some protein.
Meal? good idea, as long as it is not too heavy, then you are pulling blood from your leg muscles,
to "address the digestion"
I found this:
right after intense cyclins, the best meals are egg white omlet (not deeply fried), perhaps half a toast,
if you have an option, a protein drink (WPI not WPC - WPC has loads of additional fat and carbs) - you will have time for carb loading later
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