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Molala2 wrote:Hi i am attempt to shorten the recovery period between days of riding, i have seen "recovery powder" which u can use to make chocolate drinks in bike stores, which i believe mainly comprises protein, my question is do they work? and will they make my legs ultra bulky like those body building buys?thanks
Molala2 wrote:...
and will they make my legs ultra bulky like those body building buys?thanks
LauraLyn wrote:Recovery is just as important as exercise. I just read a good interview with Tom Boonen yesterday and he talks about how he controls his weight but also why rest and recovery are so important.
You should try to get your recovery drink/food in within a half hour of riding (or exercising). You need proteins and carbs, but mostly the proteins for the recovery, as well as salts/minerals.
I make my own, using fruit juice (usually pineapple juice or grape juice), and then add ground up nuts (all kinds) ground chia, fresh chopped ginger (strong taste, but really good), ground dates, and whatever fruits are in season, and I like bananas.
I avoid whey tubs and most of the things you see processed at GNC. (I don't want a body-builder's body.) It just looks very unhealthy to me. Maca is really good stuff. And hemp seeds (or powder, but I prefer the seeds) are a higher source of protein than whey.
[I'm also a great believer in chocolate: 70% or 85%. You can also ground cocoa nibs and put the powder in your recovery drink.]
richwagmn wrote:Do you have a link for that?
eternalforce wrote:I have tried all sorts of drinks and powders over the years and I always came back to just a good meal before and plenty water. Then I found that adding these O2 drops to my water my endurance and recovery was much better. I've been riding for too many years to mention and I was amazed at the results. I don't want to plug a product on this blog but my email is catus02@gmail.com. Bill
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