Health Recovery

Once intense exercise is completed, recovery of spent glycogen and replacement of metabolized "Branched Chain Amino Acids" (leucine, isoleucine and valine) becomes the focus. Research from the University of Texas published in the early 90's, verified by others since, reported that drinking a carbohydrate (glucose polymer) mixed with a protein containing a high BCAA profile (whey protein isolate), in a ratio 3:1 in favour of CHO, provides optimum glycogen recovery and enhances muscle recovery. It reduces muscle soreness and reduces any feeling of "heavy legs" following exercise.

Depending on how long and intense the work-out some re-hydration with the high quality sport drink may be indicated following exercise.

To feel your best, stay healthy, perform best and recover fast follow some of these guidelines.

1. Eat high "nutrient dense" fruits and vegetables to obtain antioxidants.

2. Eat high quality protein, approximately 1 gram/1/2 kg of desirable weight/day to help build healthy immune cells. Eat 20-30 grams of protein in the hour before training or competing. Never eat more than 35 grams of protein in a single meal.

3. Eat high quality nuts, seeds, cold pressed oils as sources of EFAs.

4. Supplement with Soy Protein isolate drinks, EFAs (lecithin, EPA, GLA, flax seed oil) and antioxidants,

5. Use a high quality sport drink during and after long, intense, hot environment runs.

6. Recovery Drinks (3:1 in favor of CHO) have shown excellent results.