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RW Mini-Test: Recovery Drinks
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 17:34:34
RW tests products from For Goodness Shakes, Maximuscle, SIS and Lucozade Sport
)Sports nutrition veterans SIS launched REGO in 1995, and it has been a recovery staple ever since. With an extra shot of anti-oxidant vitamins to repair muscles, REGO combines a special mix of complex carbohydrates, fructose and protein to aid quick recovery from
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A Quick Guide To Sports Drinks
By Runner's World on 07/11/2006 16:59:36
What's an energy drink... or an electrolyte... or a recovery drink? Here's a 30-second guide
with a little protein: (eg High5 4:1) These products are still relatively rare but some research suggests that a little protein in a carbohydrate drink can improve performance on the run.Recovery drinks Post-run drinks usually contain around 70
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Refuel Rules
By on 18/11/2009 14:38:47
1. Always carry appropriate recovery snacks and drinks with you. Being prepared is an essential part of your training.2. Start eating and drinking immediately after exercise if you are training again within eight hours.3. Take 1-1.2g of carbohydrate
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Recovery Rules OK
By on 18/11/2009 14:33:35
If you want to become fitter, stronger and faster, you must recover effectively from training sessions, which means more than simply catching your breath, having a shower and watching TV for the evening
for elite sportspeople. Recent studies have not demonstrated any significant physical benefit from ice baths, but it may be that the psychological boost is enough. Nutrition is an essential part of your active recovery strategy. Nutrition recovery ensures
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Mini Test: Recovery Drinks
By Runner's World on 08/11/2005 12:16:35
RW tests recovery drinks from High5, Recovermax and SiS
Recovering from a run is just as important as fueling for the next. By taking a recovery drink after you exercise you’ll speed up muscle repair, rehydrate and give your immune system a boost. Research suggests that a combination of carbohydrate
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Weight-Loss Week: Best Exercise Options
By Marc Bloom on 18/10/2004 18:18:35
A second short cluster of weight-loss tips: everyday calorie burning and most efficient gym sessions
the stairs instead of the lift, or do some gardening. Nutrition specialist Ann Grandjean says, "I have a long phone cord in my office, which allows me to pace while I talk during the day." Hit the weights: When you build your strength through weight training
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Supplements Made Simple - Glutamine
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 20:57:35
What is it - and does a runner need it?
UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ -->This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Found abundantly in your muscles and blood plasma, the nonessential amino acid glutamine serves as fuel
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Other Supplements - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:54:49
, nuts and legumes Encourage muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown May offset protein breakdown in muscles; supplements can increase muscle growth or recoveryCoenzyme Q-10 Helps release energy from food to body's cells Can be made in the body; food
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Swap Shop: Easy Ways To Enhance Your Diet
By Anita Bean on 02/08/2007 12:16:25
Get more for your mouthful with these simple food swaps
Boost the nutritional quality of your diet – as well as your running performance – with these easy food swaps. SWAP: Apple FOR: Orange Oranges contain nine times more immune-boosting vitamin C than apples – each has more than 100 per cent
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Enduring Questions: Is Chocolate Good For You?
By Amby Burfoot on 15/05/2007 10:27:23
Chocoholics rejoice - there's increasing evidence that a little of the brown stuff does more good than harm (non-subs preview)
independent study, in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, to show that dark chocolate allows the arteries to expand and carry more blood. RW magazine subscribers can see the article in full here. If you'd like to to subscribe and see them all
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