body building drinks
Felix-da-house-mouse
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i am just getting serious about road biking will these drinks aid in my muscle development? would they not cause a"gut"? advisable or not?
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Muscles will only develop if you:
a) push them to their limits on a regular basis
b) provide enough fuel and building materials for repair and growth
Drinking a protein shake after a long ride might help in reducing leg ache after a tough/long ride but unless you are into some serious weight training, a normal balanced diet will provide enough of b) to keep you happy.
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Quite a good way to gain weight, but I doubt you want to do that if you want to be a decent cyclist! I wouldn't bother, as Wogan sez.0
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I agree with the comments so far. Protein drinks are only help you get "muscley" if you combine them with appropriate weight lifting.
They wouod only cause a "gut" like any other food, ie if never used.Orange Crush 2010
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I find that 500ml of SIS Rego at the end of a ride aids recovery,
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/details.a ... SAEFOO0350
but the "high protein" supplements aren't worth it unless you are training really hard (300-400 miles a week).
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I wouldn't do the Mega Muscle Gainer drinks if you want to bulk your thighs. Best way to do this is to introduce weight training into your regime. Get some squats done with heavy weights and force your legs to grow. Eat natural protein rather than synthesised drinks, you'll fart less and your body will thank you for it [;)]
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