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The Science of Recovery (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 09/02/2011 15:44:04
RW puts seven recovery techniques under the microscope
that, unless you're running 80 miles a week or churning out sub-2:45 marathons, recovery doesn't really matter. The evidence certainly suggests otherwise. Sidestepping good recovery practice can leave you more susceptible to aches, pains, colds
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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
– and three sizes: 100g, 500g and 1,600g. 100g contains 350kcal, 26g protein, 59g carbohydrate and 1.3g fat.Contact www.scienceinsport.com; 01254 246 060
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60-Second Guide: Rest and Recovery
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 15:26:35
Become a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips
temperature will drop after a run. The colder you are, the harder it is for blood to get to your muscles.Take A DipBoth ice baths and a relaxing hot tub can have recovery benefits. A quick cold dip immediately after your run will improve your circulation
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By Runner's World on 27/04/2009 00:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot (non-subscriber preview)
before. Running 26.2 miles places high demands on the body and you’re likely to end up with depleted fuel stores, accumulated fluid in the muscles, dehydration and perhaps some damaged muscle tissue. So, not surprisingly, you will be susceptible to injury
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Rapid Recovery
By Ant Smith, Selene Yeager, Ruth Emmett, Alison Hamlett on 02/12/2009 17:56:27
The standard recipe for injury recovery is a few weeks of rest, ice and anti-inflammatories. But there are steps you can take to minimise lost training time
your intake of protein, which builds muscles and soft tissues, to between 100g and 120g a day. Other recovery nutrients include iron to build blood; and zinc to speed-up wound healing - both are found in lean meat, whole grains and fortified cereal
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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
that protein is important for soft-tissue repair, muscle regeneration and the creation of new proteins.Aim to consume 10-20g of protein immediately after training. Don't go overboard, though - excessive protein displaces carbohydrates and prevents adequate
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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
)Contact www.lucozade.com/sportContains 58.2kcal, 3.6g protein, 10.8g carbohydrate and 0.06g fat (per 100ml)Lucozade Sport Recovery Drink is specifically designed for recovery, and contains carbohydrate and protein in a 3:1 ratio. This is slightly lower than
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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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Enduring Questions: Drink Protein On The Run?
By Amby Burfoot on 12/08/2005 10:59:01
We all know protein is great for post-run recovery, but what about while you're exercising?
15 to 20 minutes after your workout. Don’t dilly dally.Having won the post-training skirmish, John Ivy moved into the big war zone. In 2003, he published a performance study that argued for C+P while you exercise. He gave his subjects a three
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Total Recharge
By on 18/11/2009 12:39:27
You've done the triathlon and you're feeling the effects of your exertions. Come on, you knew it would hurt, so now it's time to savour your victory and dedicate some time to the next goal: recovery
help recovery - this might be the first step after the race," says Lumley. "Try a couple of sessions where you aim to swim further than you did in the race and build towards 1500m. The same goes for the bike, but listen to your body and recover fully
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