Follow me on Twitter

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Day 26-Refueling

Today for my "31 Days series", I have Claire from "Claire's Healthy Home" guest posting about refueling before, during, and after a hike.  Thanks Claire!

How to Refuel

Simply put, our bodies need fuel in order to live. 
For after exercise recovery, our bodies also need fuel.  It is essential for weight loss and fitness gains.
Water
It is recommended that we drink water daily, of course, but you lose quite a bit when you sweat.  It is important to consume before, during and after exercise.
Sports Drink
A sports drink is not necessary for most daily activities.  However, if you are exercising 60 min or more, it will help to replace the lost electrolytes.  A guideline to follow is to drink 8oz for every hour of exercise.  A lot of sports drinks are filled with sugar, artificial flavors and colors.  Be sure to check the labels.  The last thing you want is to put junk in your body after a healthy workout. 
Protein
Aim for 20 – 25 grams of protein post workout.  The best form is in a drink.  Again, though, check your labels.
Here are the products I use and recommend.
image
Put in the Best,
Bring out the Best
With clinically proven
formulas† that help you train
longer, recover faster, and
perform better, Shaklee
Sports Nutrition™ provides
what your body needs
before, during, and after
workouts. Natural ingredients
you can trust, with no
artificial flavors, sweeteners,
or preservatives. Everything
you need. Nothing you don’t.
That’s PURE performance.

Shaklee Sports Nutrition products have helped Americans rule the podium—
winning more than 100 gold, silver, and bronze medals! That’s more than
most countries! We have gone to the ends of the earth to prove Shaklee
Sports Nutrition is the best. From the North Pole to the South Pole and all
points in between. In fact, seven of Time-Life’s Greatest Adventures of All
Time were fueled by Shaklee.

Before Exercise
image
Shaklee Energy™ Chews provide a clean burst of healthy energy to
help you get that extra edge when you need it most. Each chew
contains a scientific blend of caffeine from natural green tea extract,
plus L-tyrosine, L-theanine, B vitamins, and vitamin D, to help:
+ Sustain energy*
+ Improve performance*
+ Stay alert*
+ Sharpen focus*
+ Improve mood*

During Exercise
image
Shaklee Performance is clinically proven to hydrate better than
water. Plus, Performance has more electrolytes and provides more
energy than the leading hydration drink. Our proprietary OPTI-LYTE™
electrolyte blend plus our unique mix of carbohydrates delivers
instant and sustained energy and supports optimal hydration.
Clinically Proven
We call it Performance for good reason. Clinical tests with
high-level athletes show that Shaklee Performance:
+ Minimizes fluid loss for enhanced hydration
+ Maintains blood-glucose levels to sustain intense energy
output and to increase stamina
+ Increases endurance for better athletic performance

After Exercise
image
Shaklee Physique is a pure, natural, high-octane fuel for rapid
muscle recovery, endurance, and strength. The intelligent-release
protein blend and unique protein-to-carb ratio:
+ Allow your body to absorb a full spectrum
of amino acids over time
+ Help build firm, lean muscles
+ Help restore muscle energy
+ Support muscle repair
Clinically Proven
Physique with BIO-BUILD®, a unique blend of protein and
carbohydrate sources, has been clinically proven to naturally
activate and enhance the body’s recovery process after exercise.

Hiker mom is sharing her 15% off member price with Livin’ the Hike Life readers!  Simply click on the ‘Try Shaklee’ link on the right side and follow the order process.  You will receive her member discount on any product ordered.
Give it a try!  ALL products are guaranteed 100%.  If at any time for any reason you are not satisfied, you may return it for a full refund.
Thanks for reading!
Have a blessed day,
C

1 comment: