About 30 years ago I was coaching rugby in London. A fellow studying for his doctorate approached my club and asked if he could conduct an experiment with the players. He wanted to see if milk as a recovery drink was beneficial in preventing DOMS. In a nutshell after a few weeks his findings pointed very clearly that drinking milk after training sessions and matches reduced muscle stiffness and players felt it aided their recovery.
I live and ride in Thailand. I have a sports doctor friend who strongly recommends coconut water which is very easy to find here. It seems Coconut water is very high in electrolytes and is very good at hydrating the body. I try to find a roadside vendor, hopefully towards the end of my ride so I can get a cup of this delicious water. The vendors generally have whole young coconuts which they cut open to get to the water - delicious and very healthy.
I once read a book by Graeme Obree who reckoned either pilchards or sardines on toast (I can’t recall which) was better than all these promoted products.
Secondly, I believe we were born the same month (Jan ‘59). A lot of years ago I read that as you got older (>50) you processed protein at a lower rate than young people. I was never sure whether to have two doses a couple of hours apart or increase the amount in the first place.
About 30 years ago I was coaching rugby in London. A fellow studying for his doctorate approached my club and asked if he could conduct an experiment with the players. He wanted to see if milk as a recovery drink was beneficial in preventing DOMS. In a nutshell after a few weeks his findings pointed very clearly that drinking milk after training sessions and matches reduced muscle stiffness and players felt it aided their recovery.
I live and ride in Thailand. I have a sports doctor friend who strongly recommends coconut water which is very easy to find here. It seems Coconut water is very high in electrolytes and is very good at hydrating the body. I try to find a roadside vendor, hopefully towards the end of my ride so I can get a cup of this delicious water. The vendors generally have whole young coconuts which they cut open to get to the water - delicious and very healthy.
I once read a book by Graeme Obree who reckoned either pilchards or sardines on toast (I can’t recall which) was better than all these promoted products.
Secondly, I believe we were born the same month (Jan ‘59). A lot of years ago I read that as you got older (>50) you processed protein at a lower rate than young people. I was never sure whether to have two doses a couple of hours apart or increase the amount in the first place.