did a job at an alum foundry (read unhealthy heat), they pumped 50/50 water/gatorade into their employees. Sign on the machine said straight gatoraide wasn't too good?
Best Drink
Started by
RideRed13
, May 29 2012 06:13 PM
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:36 AM
highmarker, on 09 October 2012 - 06:52 PM, said:
always suspected that, if brand x hydration drink was better than water, rivers and wells would have been made to supply it.
one of my old cycle mags did a test on recovery drinks and energy snacks. Funny thing was the tradition of milk for recovery, and fig newtons for ride snacks showed to be basically the same thing.at a fraction of the cost.
one of my old cycle mags did a test on recovery drinks and energy snacks. Funny thing was the tradition of milk for recovery, and fig newtons for ride snacks showed to be basically the same thing.at a fraction of the cost.
Milk, especially chocolate milk is quite a good replenishing drink after work outs with weights where extra protein is needed for recovery and muscle rebuilding (lots of protein and amino acids). The sugar found in choc milk is jut enough carbs to get the metabolism going.
But for simple recovery, where dehydration is the major component, water is still the best. Maybe throw a banana in there for good measure and help prevent cramping.
Your Brand X hydration drink is usually quite adulterated with sugars, caffeine, and a huge excess of other things you don't really need (and pay for). I use to race for Gookinaid E.R.G. and learned quite a bit about electrolyte replenishment. Your body will replenish itself quite fine if you are on a healthy diet and keep yourself hydrated.
Edited by DrThumper, 10 October 2012 - 08:40 AM.
Posted 10 October 2012 - 08:48 AM
CR250_182, on 09 October 2012 - 07:04 PM, said:
This is a great thread, but sometimes water isn't enough... one of the players on my football team has never been able to finish a game due to extreme cramps in the legs, he finally found something to help him, pedialyte to hydrate the night before and he mixes some natural cramp reliever in with it, been working all season for him, I imagine it would help with riding also
I'd say this guy has special needs.
I used to race bicycles (past Nat Champ, Jr. Worlds, Pan-AM Games, alternate in the road team in '84,etc), one of my buddies always had a huge nocturnal cramping problem. His fix was fructose. Most people's fix is potassium or sodium, as well as being hydrated.
I sometimes have a huge cramping problem in my groin from long (+100 mile) off-road rides from holding onto the bike with my knees while standing. To help with re-hydration I sometimes take some ibuprofen (but not to exceed recommended dose, usually 3-4 250mg pills). The ibuprofen thins your blood and helps you get rehydrated. But you got to be careful with ibu, it can damage some internal organs.
Posted 10 October 2012 - 09:08 AM
DrThumper, on 10 October 2012 - 08:48 AM, said:
I'd say this guy has special needs.
I used to race bicycles (past Nat Champ, Jr. Worlds, Pan-AM Games, alternate in the road team in '84,etc), one of my buddies always had a huge nocturnal cramping problem. His fix was fructose. Most people's fix is potassium or sodium, as well as being hydrated.
I sometimes have a huge cramping problem in my groin from long (+100 mile) off-road rides from holding onto the bike with my knees while standing. To help with re-hydration I sometimes take some ibuprofen (but not to exceed recommended dose, usually 3-4 250mg pills). The ibuprofen thins your blood and helps you get rehydrated. But you got to be careful with ibu, it can damage some internal organs.
I used to race bicycles (past Nat Champ, Jr. Worlds, Pan-AM Games, alternate in the road team in '84,etc), one of my buddies always had a huge nocturnal cramping problem. His fix was fructose. Most people's fix is potassium or sodium, as well as being hydrated.
I sometimes have a huge cramping problem in my groin from long (+100 mile) off-road rides from holding onto the bike with my knees while standing. To help with re-hydration I sometimes take some ibuprofen (but not to exceed recommended dose, usually 3-4 250mg pills). The ibuprofen thins your blood and helps you get rehydrated. But you got to be careful with ibu, it can damage some internal organs.
yeah he's always had cramp problems, between the pedialyte and he also uses a muscle stick to help, he's been fine this season
Posted 10 October 2012 - 11:25 AM
Vodka battery 
No just kidding, I like a big bottle of cold norwegian water
No just kidding, I like a big bottle of cold norwegian water
Posted 10 October 2012 - 02:11 PM
I try to drink almost a gallon a day anyway, so usually before a race or ride I don't really change things up. For the ride, I like to have a gatorade and water mix, to replenish some electrolytes as well as give me a little pick me up with the taste. For food, some simple carbs, protein, and a banana to help prevent cramps!
Posted 10 October 2012 - 05:05 PM
Start this thread over in the quad section and I'm sure you'll get some humorous, yet serious responses.
Posted 10 October 2012 - 07:23 PM
they must ride quads because they re talking about BUDWEISER
Edited by HELL...BOY, 10 October 2012 - 07:24 PM.
