Sports nutrition myths BUSTED! *POW!*

[PinkStrawberries]

uhm, you diddnt answer anything really, you just repeated some copy+paste style jargon. youre also one of those people with the magical ability to produce statistics, you should be a corporate advertiser. 9 out of 11 orangutans think this thread is old wives tale classics.

youre only source for some completely insignificant claim about water is a pdf? no thanks i dont download files on the web linked by people who think 33% of all prison inmates prefer the taste of baconesque to bacon. there wasnt even an argument about water, all i stated was you diddnt even propose a myth about water.

again,




how is that "myth busting?" 3+ 3 = 6. yes it does! myth busted! fyi water does not *cause* cramps either.

aaaaaand as for the other refutes?

The pdf file is a study conducted about the use of caffeine related to exercise performance. Basically what it is saying is that caffeine can improve endurance perofrmance by increasing the use of fat as an energy source, sparing muslce glycogen, not not everyone will experience this effect.


And about the water. No its not a busted myth. But I think most will understand the point I was trying to get across.

As for sources.... most of my information comes from the knowledge i obtained from the years of schooling I took to become one of those "dumb fitness people"

Yours?

 

[PinkStrawberries]

As for gatoraid (or sports drinks), they help maintain physiological function as well if not even better than water. You are losing salt and carbs along with water after all... they have the most balanced % of carbs/sodium for increase performance

orange juice (for example) is much higher in carbs/sugars and has about as much percent of sugar concentration as a redbull or cola and has been associated with diarrhea, cramps and nausea

 

[double ewe]

If you're interested in using caffien as a performance enhancer, perhaps you might find this helpful:
http://www.creativedining.com/pages/NI4U/caffeine_and_exercise.pdf

"Because caffeine is a diuretic, it has been suggested that caffeine ingestion may lead to poor hydration status prior to and during exercise. However, two studies reported no changes in core temperature, sweat loss, or plasma volume during exercise following caffeine ingestion (Falk et al., 1990; Gordon et al., 1982). A recent report also demonstrated that urine volumes and body hydration status during exercise were unaffected by caffeine ingested in a fluid replacement drink (Wemple et al., 1994)."

so it doesn't cause dehydration.

"Caffeine ingestion (3-13 mg/kg body weight) prior to exercise often increases performance during prolonged endurance cycling and running in a laboratory setting."

and it does improve performance.

 

[PinkStrawberries]

^There is no evidence supporting that caffeine causes dehydration in exercising individuals - regret my statement.

Using stimulants as an aid in endurance exercise is a personal decision; however, I do not encourage the use of them.

 

[bluehairman]

The OP on protein is extremely misleading. I would hope everybody knows excess not supplemented protein is a bad idea. Drinking a protein shake with somewhere from 25-40g of protein is extremely beneficial after a workout. I don't have scientific evidence, but you can definitely feel the difference the next day depending on if you took the shake or not.

I find stimulants give me a MUCH better workout. I do notice when taking certain mixes I do feel extremely thirsty, but it's not hard to keep hydrated.

 

[aanallein]

rm-rf basically already said everything that needs to be said.

most people don't get enough protein. supplementing protein is a good thing. there are many goals when trying to intake enough protein - making sure your body has the aminos it needs to build, making sure your body doesn't experience any catabolic periods throughout the day, and providing calories through protein is superior to calories from carbs for body fat purposes.

caffeine improves focus which alone can be a tremendous help during workouts. it also increases strength and endurance. it is beneficial to take caffeine during workouts. tolerance and not overdoing it are important to keep in mind.

some vitamins/minerals can increase energy levels. no they do not provide calories. neither does caffeine yet it increases energy levels. b-vitamins and taurine increase energy in me personally.

if you don't want to get cramps from drinking water (wtf who gets cramps from water) just sip it over a longer period of time.

carb cutting, cycling, or simply eating carbs at specific times and not others is an effective way to decrease body fat.


lol.. personal trainers..

 

[@lterEgo]

As for gatoraid (or sports drinks), they help maintain physiological function as well if not even better than water.

i would never recommend gatorade (or any other drink with high fructose corn syrup) to anyone. then again i'm no personal trainer. what i see as the real benefit of sports drinks - the electrolytes - can be better consumed in other ways. i prefer dissolving an electrolyte tablet (such as nuun) in regular water for rehydration. i'll get my sugars, carbs, and calories elsewhere, thank you

 

[double ewe]

i would never recommend gatorade (or any other drink with high fructose corn syrup) to anyone. then again i'm no personal trainer. what i see as the real benefit of sports drinks - the electrolytes - can be better consumed in other ways. i prefer dissolving an electrolyte tablet (such as nuun) in regular water for rehydration. i'll get my sugars, carbs, and calories elsewhere, thank you

i've found that energy gels (powergel, gu, etc.) have a more sophisticated and effective carbohydrate blend along with the electrolytes (and often a little caffeine/ginseng). definitely my go-to if i've got a workout going over 90 minutes or so, and easier on the stomach than real food.

 

[@lterEgo]

^ yeah, nice. if i'm at that level where i want something more substantial than liquid but less weighty than proper food i usually eat clif shot bloks. they are kind of like gummy candies but the flavors i like don't taste too sweet. the amount of caffeine also varies depending on the flavor, so i usually carried two kinds during distance bike rides so i could choose the appropriate energy boost. they are pretty handy pocket snacks all around actually - i stash them in my jacket while snowboarding as well

 

[Z Y G G Y]

^never heard of those. Gotta get some, especially good idea for snowboarding and the season is almost here, yay. Can u get them at the store? or do u have to order them online? I've never seen those before.

 

[@lterEgo]

it probably depends on where you live but i buy mine at a store. there is a place near me called sports basement that sells them by the package as well as by the case. the shot bloks aren't as easy to find as regular clif bars but cycling shops, sports/outdoor stores (like REI), climbing gyms, etc. are good places to start.

i stick to three flavors: strawberry, cran-raspberry, and orange. steer clear of 'margarita' at all costs - it's vile.

i am also really stoked for the upcoming season :D i just booked my first trip up for 12/27 and i can't wait!