Wonder Woman Posted November 30, 2011 Share I'm very curious what the pro's take for supplementation and recovery. I'm soooo struggling with fatigue and muscle pain...would be nice to be able to live a normal life again?? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The expat cyclist Posted November 30, 2011 Share I'm very curious what the pro's take for supplementation and recovery. I'm soooo struggling with fatigue and muscle pain...would be nice to be able to live a normal life again??Train a lot.Sleep. A LOT! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted November 30, 2011 Share The best recovery shake/meal will be rendered useless if you don't get enough sleep. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 30, 2011 Share WW, The pros, generally: Take afternoon naps.Sleep more than 10 hrs at night.Have daily massages.Have regular physiotherapy with every possible niggle.Have eating plans to the littlest of details. Depending on sponsorship, they use GU, Hammer, and all other products that are mostly available to us. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 30, 2011 Share I'm very curious what the pro's take for supplementation and recovery. I'm soooo struggling with fatigue and muscle pain...would be nice to be able to live a normal life again??Illegal stuff and then whatever else the super expensive dietician tells them to eat.My advice, get on to Polar trainer and change your life. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted November 30, 2011 Share Dr Ferrari's advice... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted November 30, 2011 Share Beetroot juice and sushi rice cakes! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted November 30, 2011 Share There is this guy called Dr Ferrari. He lives in italy and specializes in what you are asking. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted November 30, 2011 Share And he doesnt know Lance Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
build2race Posted November 30, 2011 Share Take a whey protein shake no later than 40min after your ride/race. This should help alot with your recovery. Do not mistake this for a meal as you still need to consume solids. Obviously you still need alot of rest and sleep.If you want to shed some weight then take only the whey but if you want to maintain or increase your weight take some maltodextrim with the whey. I am no personal trainer or nutritionist but have found these methods to work very well for me. Try and get pure/clean (no added sugar etc) whey and maltodextrim seperately and mix them together. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted November 30, 2011 Share There is this guy called Dr Ferrari. He lives in italy and specializes in what you are asking.  And he doesnt know Lance ..and he lives in Italy. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted November 30, 2011 Share Take a whey protein shake no later than 40min after your ride/race. This should help alot with your recovery. Do not mistake this for a meal as you still need to consume solids. Obviously you still need alot of rest and sleep.If you want to shed some weight then take only the whey but if you want to maintain or increase your weight take some maltodextrim with the whey. I am no personal trainer or nutritionist but have found these methods to work very well for me. Try and get pure/clean (no added sugar etc) whey and maltodextrim seperately and mix them together. There is some literature that says caffeine can aid refueling of muscles post-exercise. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted November 30, 2011 Share There is some literature that says caffeine can aid refueling of muscles post-exercise. yeast ? and this stuff , C2H5OH? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted November 30, 2011 Share My advice, get on to Polar trainer and change your life. ??Was is das? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Recovery recovery recovery, so getting enough sleep is vital.Supplements wise, there's plenty out there, Just have to find what works for you. Which means trial and error.Personally I'm sold on the Epic Pro, expensive initially but I find I don't use the full serving suggestion, so it lasts me a fair while. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted November 30, 2011 Share yeast ? and this stuff , C2H5OH? Recovery drink of champions. And should you be bust by authorities, employ the "JD defence". Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110535-what-do-the-pros-take/#findComment-1540928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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