Nutrition: Muscle Groups - Toxicity & Stimulants

Both muscle groups (fast and slow twitch) use different levels of oxygen to keep their function at best.  The larger or faster the muscle, the more oxygen is needed.  In order to ensure that the muscle is functioning properly under duress, proper hydration is required.  Researchers have supported the findings that a muscle that lacks the proper minerals and other forms of electrolytes will sustain damages under strenuous pressure. In turn, your ability to sustain a comparable cycling efficiency is compromised.

One principle that is often taken for granted is the importance to stay hydrated. The older you get, the more important it is to be hydrated. This is due to the fact that the older we get, our muscles will loose its vitality over time. Once again, this is not something we can avoid, but we can control the rate in which such vitality is lost. However, with the right magnesium, potassium combination, the more energetic you will feel.   When water is added to the formula, the cyclist will experience optimal bodily functions.  This will improve recovery time because adequate nutrients are transported to the muscles and cells.  As a result, the body now has the ability to flush itself and remove toxins more rapidly.  

 

Maintaining the correct levels of hydration flushes toxins from the body before it is built up or absorbed into the cells.  Well-hydrated cells also act as a source of lubricant that optimizes the smooth movement of the joints along with elasticity and appearance of the skin.

 

When your fast twitch muscles are working at their best, it is because they are completely hydrated, which makes changing terrains while cycling easier.  Without continuous replenishment of liquids sustenance to the muscle groups, cyclist will become dehydrated within minutes of a ride.  This result in tightness, cramping, tiredness, headaches, discomfort on the bike and massive loss of energy gradually.  To make sure you are sufficiently hydrated, two 10-24 ounce bottles of liquid should be present on all rides in spite of the cycling distance. A cyclist must practice hydrating every 15-20 minutes, and intake a Gel nutrition every 25-30 minutes.  Replenish your liquids once they become low at the first opportunity.

Please keep in mind that your safety is paramount throughout all cycling and fitness activities.

 

 

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