Yup me too - light carbs (bowl of oatmeal) an hr or so before ridingOriginally Posted by Alexbit .
Hi guys,.
I would focus more on the carbohydrates pre-ride and the protein post ride and beyond. Carbs for the energy- protein for the muscle repair process. Personally for me, if I eat too much protein before a ride, it sits like a rock in my stomach,.
Self-serving comments, all to **** a competitor or someone you don't like. You've got diddly for actual proof in your "opinion."Ergogenic SN said:Wouldn't trust Hammer. Most of their products/research are outdated. In addition, there is no "switch" to protein utilization as a fuel source, although it does increase the longer you train. The question you have to answer is, does protein catabolism during exercise contribute to fatigue? Will it increase recovery time? IMO, the catabolism of muscle protein during exercise is a GOOD thing. In theory, the use of certain BCAA's can augment aerobic metabolism (fed directly into Krebs/TCA), sparing blood glucose/muscle & liver metabolism. This, I endorse... but not the consumption of lots of protein and/or anything high-glycemic immediately pre-exercise.
No where did I say to consume protein before a long ride (>2 hours). BCAA's are not protein and work ONLY in theory. Re-read my last two sentences. You're simply wrong. I only agree with half of their statement (no high glycemic meals immediately before exercise). Maybe you should beat some sense into that head of yours... or at least read/understand my whole comment before you speak? Personally, I could care less about whether you like their stuff or not. I am only here to educate others who are open-minded. Heavy maltodextrin based sports drinks are based upon outdated research (which relies solely on plasma osmolality) and not CHO oxidation rates (which correlate positively with glycogen sparing effects). Dr. Juekendrup's (who is a colleague of mine) studies confirmed this. Little do you know, I am a Professor of Kinesiology (Cal State University Dominguez Hills) and published author on hydration and caffeine (Medicine, Science, Sports & Exercise; 2010). Do you need verification?Originally Posted by swampy1970 .
You seem to like bashing Hammer yet their main messages says that protein can help on longer rides longer than two hours and to avoid anything high glycemic for a couple of hours before a ride - which is basically what you're saying.
Before beating them, go beat yourself off...
...and come back a happier and less confused person.
Personally, I find their stuff works pretty darned well if you use their recommended product as intended on rides longer than 6 hours.
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