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one theory is that cramps are caused by tetanus which is a constant firing of the muscles from a nerve stimulus. As a result, the best prevention and "cure" is stretching the afflicted muscle
The USN dudes have quite a few researchers that look after their endurance range of products' date=' they even make sure that any substance or formula seen as illegal or banned does not get used in their formula.
Epic Pro, my drink of choice for the type of riding I do contains Pepto Pro as well as Virtago and sustains me well enough for extended hours.[/quote']
Oh, I meant independent authorities. It isn't so much what they can and cannot place in the formula, it is also what they claim the formula can do. They should have to follow the same guidelines pharmaceuticals do when they are formulating a drug. There is a scientific method and basis that must be adhered to.
Game is the only thing you need. The article that Mrmed posted is spot on. You want something that will hydrate and provide a little bit of energy, and Game is it. It's isotonic if mixed in the right method. Pretty high in sugar (which is what you want due to the fact that it is the energy source of choice behind fats). If in doubt, read the back of the tubs. USN, Cytomax etc fall under homeopathic medicines and as a result is unregulated by any scientific authority
Dieticians cost a bit for a reason. They know what they are doing and will give you a good individualised plan. Don't follow a generic outline that many websites and magazines will line-out. Weight that is lost quickly is never ideal either. Do it the proper way. And in all honesty, just run as this will help the body with adaptation to the stress of the exercise
boeing2009-11-03 12:25:01
Somewhat ironic it's white. With all the bad press this guy gets, Im suprised the sponsors stick with him
Last few songs I heard on the iPod this morning...
Nickelback - Gotta be somebody
Smashing Pumpkins - 1979
The Jet - Are you gonna be my girl
Muse - Starlight
Im a little confused as to why Nickelback are amongst all of those amazing songs
All of the "Rise Against" but particularly "Savior"
Why does it matter? They are all made by the same group of kids in a factory in Asia
They did the same thing at my lbs probably about a year ago. There just was no excuse of a recession. If I rmember correctly, it was due to the fact that he wasn't prepared to fork out at least 30 000 a month for specialized. Im not sure exactly what it was, but it sounds similar
I agree with Santa C, but make sure that said biokineticist or Exercise Scientist is independent. Unfortunately the industry can be slightly skewed and perverse
Creatine is an energy source and in not invilved in an anabolic pathway. As long as you are getting plenty of rest and eating correctly, your body will be in a state of anabolism. Unless for a medical reason, there should be no need to supplement your diet if you are eating correctly. A point of interest is that the supplement and vitamin industry in the country is largely unregulated. Do you really want to ingest something that you have no idea of what it contains.
The best way to improve your muscle mass is weight training. However, many cardio exerises can improve your upper body muscle mass as well as strength. Boxing is a good example, as is climbing and swimming.
First things first. Creatine in no way increases muscle mass. Whoever believes that should be executed
Go for the creatine if you want to damage your kidneys. Chance are you have the upper limit of creatine present in your body already. Whatever you take in is just going to get filtered through the kidneys giving you expensive urine. The beauty about the creatine scenario is that because it is a relatively new SUPPLEMENT, no-one knows what the long-term effects of taking it will be.
The best place to start is to have a thorough assessment performed and a program written up that you should follow. There is no need to reach for the drug tubs from your local pharmacy. Plyometrics will help you strengthen without slowing down.
I agree but maybe in a dark way he wanted to get caught.
How so?
He had depression, no doubt about it. It's not something to laugh at; it's a very serious illness. However, he should have been more careful with what he was taking.
He had depression, no doubt about it. It's not something to laugh at; it's a very serious illness. However, he should have been more careful with what he was taking.
Quite literally killing that person. I will be the first to tell you that Gyms are bad ideas. The whole principle behind them is about money. They aren't interested in your health or well-being whatsoever. A biokineticist or a Sports Doctor is the right answer
A friend of mine suffers from serious overtraining? What is the best way to overcome it ? How long should you lay off? How should you get back into training? Should you stop riding totally for a while? PLs help
Rest and watch your heart rate... If you know your heart rate well you will be able to immediately see a diffrence when overtrained' date=' either by watching and monitoring your resting heart rate or your ability to get it up high and the time it takes to settle again...[/quote']
Moonman what you just said might not be overtraining but a simple way to indicate that you have the flu because even though heart rate might indicate overtraining to a serious athlete most times it just tells you that you are not one hundred percent healthy
so in both cases REST relax and loads of protein and nutrients a good vitamin supplement and a bit of time off the bike will do well for both!!
Illness is often a sign and symptom of overtraining. The only way to deal with overtraining is to have a carefully periodized training plan implemented. Monitoring of the training adaptations are an important factor too
I usually try keep my HR in the aerobic zone while spinning. This involves slacking off a bit while the rest of the class carries on having heart attacks. Its training for longer distances that I want....I asked the one instructor at VA why they dont do HR classes - he says most people dont understand HR and think more sweat = more fitness.....
that instructor is an idiot then because if he knows that then he is obviously thinking the same way instead of doing his job properly and helping people to understand what heart rate is and actually how important that little thing in your chest is...
all fun and games till someone overcooks it in a spinning class and drops dead due to the instructor going to the pain side of things
My experience with indoor cycling instructors tells me that they are idiots.
The issue isn't so black and white. Firstly, heart rate monitors should be used. RPE and the Borg scale are only useful when you have previously charted it against your own heart rate zones. The one zone isn't better than the other. Cycling is mainly an aerobic sport, however, to improve in certain aspects, you will need to train anaerobically every now and then.
The idea behind specific zones is also somewhat limited. There has been research conducted where it shows that interval training is much more efficient at burning fat off the bones than long distance aerobic workouts. At the end of the day, everyone is an individual and should be treated as such. What works for one person wont necessarily work for another.
The statement of whether aerobic is better than anaerobic is like asking whether using a broom to sweep the floor is better than vacuuming. They are very different and have various aspects to it.
I seriously doubt the average cyclist would even overtrain' date=' the amount of time we generally put in is never going to "overtrain us". He may get tired, but that dos not necessarily mean he is "overtrained".................but if he is a serious competitor, I guess its possible, and all you can do is rest until you feel strong again - your body will tell you when.[/quote']
You dont need to have lots of time to overtrain. Overtraining can and usually comes about from too much training intensity, without having a rest week. Therefore no adaptation can take place.
Rest is the best option. For a little while
Iv let cycle fusion know' date=' so they will be on the lookout for anything that comes up with the descriptions[/quote']
Boeing, the worst part is that Kevin gave the orange bike to my oldest... free, mahala and for niks, I suspect because he knew we couldnt afford two at the same time..
Spoke to Kevin last night, you never know, they might go there..
Ah man. I spoke to Donna. Thats not cool at all. I feel for you KDEE, Il keep an eye out. Kevin is a top guy.
I was going to suggest removing the brake calipers in their entirety
boeing2009-03-27 09:21:58
Cramps discussion
in The Bike Room
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Prevention is better than cure. To prevent cramping, train more intelligently, more distance and some increase in intensity every few days. Stretching should be included in any training program and will go a far way in assisting in the prevention of cramps. I disagree with the advice of training at race intensity. This may be beneficial in stopping cramps, however from a performance point of view, it is hardly ideal as any training program should follow a scientifically based periodised system. All the factors of the individual should be taken into account.