Scott Brady
Founder
I have stepped up my lifting and exercise efforts from my typical routine (which was just to maintain baseline fitness for hiking and exploration, pulling winch cable, etc.), and a lot has changed since my days weight lifting as a defensive end.
As with any activity, there are those who have learned what works, and can separate the whey from the hype. . .:REExeSquatsHL1:
If your exercise routine included 1.5 hours of heavy lifting 4 days per week and 2-3 hours of hard mtn. bike riding or trekking three days per week, what adjustments would you make to your supplement routine.
Currently, I am keeping it simple, but know that nutrition and supplements can make a huge difference in gains and recovery.
Pre-workout: Small protein bar, glass of water and a scoop of a pre-workout powder that contains creatine, arginine and amino acids.
During workout: Water
Post-workout: Essentials Multi-vitamin for men (from High Health stores), Met-Rx Original Meal Replacement Shake and a protein bar. More water.
For the rest of the day, it is my typical diet, though I am drinking a lot more water now. Lots of protein and carbs and the occasional vegetable.
Primary exercise goals are to get back into mountain climbing shape (think Rainier) it has been almost two years since I climbed a 14,000 tall mountain, improve core strength and get ready for a few 24 hour mtn. bike races.
Any advice? What works for you?
Thanks
As with any activity, there are those who have learned what works, and can separate the whey from the hype. . .:REExeSquatsHL1:
If your exercise routine included 1.5 hours of heavy lifting 4 days per week and 2-3 hours of hard mtn. bike riding or trekking three days per week, what adjustments would you make to your supplement routine.
Currently, I am keeping it simple, but know that nutrition and supplements can make a huge difference in gains and recovery.
Pre-workout: Small protein bar, glass of water and a scoop of a pre-workout powder that contains creatine, arginine and amino acids.
During workout: Water
Post-workout: Essentials Multi-vitamin for men (from High Health stores), Met-Rx Original Meal Replacement Shake and a protein bar. More water.
For the rest of the day, it is my typical diet, though I am drinking a lot more water now. Lots of protein and carbs and the occasional vegetable.
Primary exercise goals are to get back into mountain climbing shape (think Rainier) it has been almost two years since I climbed a 14,000 tall mountain, improve core strength and get ready for a few 24 hour mtn. bike races.
Any advice? What works for you?
Thanks