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Newbie - Never Really worried about supplements before
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 2009-06-22 10:35 AM |
Member 65  Monroe, NY |  Subject: Newbie - Never Really worried about supplements beforeI have a pretty healthy diet with a good mix of meats, fish, salads. I Eat oatmeal or a good cereal and 1-2 bananas every day. I am not a yogurt fan so I don't really do smoothies. I currently do not take vitamins or any supplement. At 5'8" and 158 pounds I could still lose another 5-8lbs. Pretty new to tri but have been a runner most of my life (44 years old now). Feeling some of the aches in my joints from years of abuse and also muscle fatigue. I take at least 1-2 days off now that my miles on the bike and run are increasing. My question: Should I use AMP or some other kind of supplement post workout to help speed recovery. I see people mention Designer Whey, would that help? Would glucosamine and chondroitin help with some of the "lubrication" issues in my joints. Also looking for just a good recommended vitamin. |
| 2009-06-22 11:11 AM in reply to: #2233812 |
Not a Coach 11473   Media, PA | Subject: RE: Newbie - Never Really worried about supplements before If you eat a good diet, I would not start worrying too much about supplements now. Just continue to eat well (including post-exercise) and give your body a chance to adapt to the new/increased workout loads with appropriate rest & recovery. |
| 2009-06-22 8:18 PM in reply to: #2233923 |
Veteran 151 Coldfoot, Alaska | Subject: RE: Newbie - Never Really worried about supplements before My coach is constantly trying to get me to join the supplement crowd. I've never bought into it and don't seem to have suffered too much. I just get everything those things give you through food at a much reduced cost. To each his own though, she swears by them. She's now trying for oxygenated alkaline water - I think I'll stick with the tap. |
| 2009-06-22 9:51 PM in reply to: #2233812 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Newbie - Never Really worried about supplements before x2 on both of the replies so far. You mentioned wanting to recover faster... in which case a lot of people would recommend eating something with protein in it after your workout (within the hour) because it helps with muscle recovery. I like the Clif Builder Bars or honestly, just a regular meal if it's time to eat. I'm a big believer in getting your nutrients through healthy food choices. |
| 2009-06-23 8:26 AM in reply to: #2233812 |
| 94 | Subject: RE: Newbie - Never Really worried about supplements before I like endurox or chocolate milk as recovery drinks. Endurox is easier for me to stomach after a long workout. Especailly if I am overheating. As for a vitamins. I think everyone could bennifit from a multi-vitamin and a fish oil pill. And as far as I'm concerned the generics are just as good as the name brands so go with the cheapest. Here is a link to a section of the mens health website where they explain supplements. They tell you what the studys show to be beenifits and risks of different supplements. It also has a list of syptoms that will show you what suplement is reported to help with. http://www.menshealth.com/supplements/supplement/ |
| 2009-06-24 4:10 PM in reply to: #2233812 |
| Member 65 Monroe, NY | Subject: RE: Newbie - Never Really worried about supplements before Thanks everyone and I read up more on the supplements link. Going to keep it simple for now as it looks like I am already doing most of the things you guys said to do. I try and eat something after the workout, always lots of fluid (water or sports drink). I think I'll add a good multi vitamin. During the long runs or bikes I add in some gu gels (orange). I want to read up a bit more on glucosamine. At 44 I have a lot of mileage on this body and I feel it in the morning. |
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