Recovery: how to optimize it

erick · 03-28-2007, 11:13 PM

Hey guys, I am a powerlifter and the day after my legs day, I am exhausted! I normally do not need a lot of sleep. After a leg day, I need 12hrs! I can also develop a slight cough, which tells me my immune system is tapped. I am taking in protein every 3 hours. I ice-up if there is any soreness. What can I honestly do to 1) optimize my immune system 2) speed up/optimize my recovery?

freEQnasty · 03-29-2007, 06:56 AM

I bought some bulk BCAA powder just to give it a try because I never have, and I feel I recover much faster since I've been taking. I also take CEE, taurine, protein. I also added Glutamine for the first time, at the same time as the BCAA's, but i believe it is the BCAA's doing the work because majority believe glutamine is worthless. I usually take 3-5g's am, and 3-5 after workout, added right into protein shake. Seems to be doing me good. Just an idea for you to give a try because no one knows what works for them til they try it.

**nni** · 03-29-2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by erick

Hey guys, I am a powerlifter and the day after my legs day, I am exhausted! I normally do not need a lot of sleep. After a leg day, I need 12hrs! I can also develop a slight cough, which tells me my immune system is tapped. I am taking in protein every 3 hours. I ice-up if there is any soreness. What can I honestly do to 1) optimize my immune system 2) speed up/optimize my recovery?

what is your post workout shake? getting amino acids in your system during workouts and then a good protein/carb shake with leucine will help with recovery. check out replenish for that. as for your immune system, make sure you are taking your multi, maybe a b-complex post workout, and look into a good antioxidant product. vigor is great as is now vitaberry.

**Prince** · 03-29-2007, 07:46 AM

I would also be curious to see your diet, but since you're asking about supps you may consider this one: ETS – Extreme Training Support

gage · 03-30-2007, 11:15 PM

I believe that anyone can see steady gains with proper nutrition and exercise. Throttle Matrix is a great energy supplement. I saw at their site ::: Myochem::: MYCHEM 2012 is also available now. This is a product worthy of every penny paid and one that has found a home on my shelves!!!

Freighter · 03-31-2007, 12:32 AM

I would suggest lots of fruits and vegtables to fix the immune system and also help with general recovery. There is something about real vitamins from food that manufactured multi-vitamin/mineral supplements cannot compete with.

The more fruits and vegtables I eat, the better my results and the healthier I am. Everyone knows to eat enough protein, but most neglect the benifits of lots of fruits and vegtables. Don't stop at 5 servings a day. I personally eat at least 10 servings per day.

**P-funk** · 03-31-2007, 04:01 PM

good nutrition and proper program design.

DrnkMnky · 04-01-2007, 08:58 AM

Prpoer nutrition comes first, but if that is in check get some antioxidants and BCAAs.

03-28-2007, 11:13 PM	#1
erick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4	Recovery: how to optimize it Hey guys, I am a powerlifter and the day after my legs day, I am exhausted! I normally do not need a lot of sleep. After a leg day, I need 12hrs! I can also develop a slight cough, which tells me my immune system is tapped. I am taking in protein every 3 hours. I ice-up if there is any soreness. What can I honestly do to 1) optimize my immune system 2) speed up/optimize my recovery?
erick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4

03-29-2007, 06:56 AM	#2
freEQnasty Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 65	I bought some bulk BCAA powder just to give it a try because I never have, and I feel I recover much faster since I've been taking. I also take CEE, taurine, protein. I also added Glutamine for the first time, at the same time as the BCAA's, but i believe it is the BCAA's doing the work because majority believe glutamine is worthless. I usually take 3-5g's am, and 3-5 after workout, added right into protein shake. Seems to be doing me good. Just an idea for you to give a try because no one knows what works for them til they try it.
freEQnasty Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 65

03-29-2007, 07:46 AM	#4
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,520 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	I would also be curious to see your diet, but since you're asking about supps you may consider this one: ETS – Extreme Training Support
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03-30-2007, 11:15 PM	#5
gage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Recovery: how to optimize it I believe that anyone can see steady gains with proper nutrition and exercise. Throttle Matrix is a great energy supplement. I saw at their site ::: Myochem::: MYCHEM 2012 is also available now. This is a product worthy of every penny paid and one that has found a home on my shelves!!!
gage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1

03-31-2007, 12:32 AM	#6
Freighter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 26	I would suggest lots of fruits and vegtables to fix the immune system and also help with general recovery. There is something about real vitamins from food that manufactured multi-vitamin/mineral supplements cannot compete with. The more fruits and vegtables I eat, the better my results and the healthier I am. Everyone knows to eat enough protein, but most neglect the benifits of lots of fruits and vegtables. Don't stop at 5 servings a day. I personally eat at least 10 servings per day.
Freighter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 26

03-31-2007, 04:01 PM	#7
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,374	good nutrition and proper program design.
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04-01-2007, 08:58 AM	#8
DrnkMnky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17	Prpoer nutrition comes first, but if that is in check get some antioxidants and BCAAs.
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