An interview with the accomplished Netherlands swim coach Jacco VerHaeren. From the start of his career he knew he wanted to help athletes to succeed in the demanding sport of swimming. As part of that effort, he knows the importance of nutrition and has been happy to develop an association with Herbalife who is also committed to providing athletes with the tools they need to succeed. He states “when athletes start to use Herbalife  they see better recovery“.

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Choosing the right food to eat after working out is essential. Otherwise, much of your hard work will go to waste. Carbohydrates are the most important fuel for athletes, especially endurance athletes, and they are depleted during workouts.

We all have a “gas tank” of stored carbohydrates in the form of glycogen present in our muscles and liver. After a hard workout, we need to re-fuel this tank and studies show that consuming protein with carbohydrate can improve recovery times.

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Benefits of Antioxidants:

Preventing Muscle Damage – The main benefit of antioxidant supplementation is that it reduces or prevents cellular damage following strenuous exercise. A “cocktail” of antioxidants neutralizes free radical molecules and promotes the healing and growth of muscle tissue during the recovery phase.

Improved Recovery – Many experts in nutritional medicine think that Vitamin E is also involved in the recovery process that follows exercise. Currently, the amount of Vitamin E needed to produce these effects is unknown, but the prevailing opinion is that diet may supply enough Vitamin E for most athletes.

Full Article on Antioxidants For Athletic Performance

Recovery from training has the following key elements: sleep, stretching, inactivity, deep muscle work and nutrition.

Recovery is the time when the body adapts to the eustress of physical training by developing new muscle mass and restoring the body’s glycogen levels. The period directly following an intense workout is particularly important for athletic training. During this time, the body is especially drained and vulnerable to injury and exhaustion.  The recovery diet should be rich in two macronutrients: lean protein and complex carbohydrates. For meals immediately following a workout, consume carbohydrates and protein together, as the carbohydrates increase protein absorption.

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Nitric Oxide is the natural performance booster that strengthens your heart, lungs, and nerves, along with every cell in your body. It also allows you to prolong your exercise, and prolonged exercise increases NO levels in your body. It’s a virtuous cycle that can lead to improved athletic performance and better health.

More Details on how Nitric Oxide Helps Athletic Performance

Endurance Athletes Using Herbalife 24
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Visit our Facebook page to read testimonials from elite endurance athletes using the Herbalife 24 Sports Nutrition programme. Recovery starts with what you take during exercise, defined by Dr John Heiss as pre-recovery. A small amount of protein taking during exercise helps to reduce muscle breakdown and speed recovery.

In the Herbalife 24 Programme, there are two recovery drinks depending on whether you are doing aerobic or  anaerobic exercise.

Herbalife24 is developed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. The research behind our products is led by a panel comprised of world-renowned
experts in nutrition science. These experts include former athletes, competitive cyclists and researchers who have made significant
contributions in the nutrition field.

Two products mentioned in the video are Formula 1 Sport and Prolong

Formula 1 Sport: Dairy-based protein shake with glutamine, and 20 vitamins and minerals which lays a solid foundation for performance. Ideal as a healthy breakfast or pre-race or pre-match meal.

Prolong: A during-workout supplement to sustain performance with a dual-source carbohydrate blend and electrolytes. With B Vitamin support. And a small amount of protein for pre-recovery. Protein consumption during exercise helps to prevent muscle breakdown and speeds recovery.

Herbalife24 allows athletes to customise their nutrition program based on their specific sport, day-to-day needs, and training demands. Take a look  at how your programmes can be adjusted based on the type of activity, intensity and duration.

In the  Triathlete Magazine  Sept. 2011 article “Drink to your Recovery” the Herbalife 24 product Rebuild Strength beat out the competitors to win “Best” recovery drink!   Great science behind it!

Herbalife24 consists of seven products that allow athletes to customize their nutrition program based on their specific sport, day-to-day needs, and training demands.   Each product is tested for banned substances (anti-doping testing) by an independent third-party laboratory (BSCG.org) assuring athletes that what they put into their bodies is exactly what is listed on the label.

Herbalife 24 research is based on the latest proven science and formulated by Herbalife scientists, some of whom are elite athletes in their own right

“Ideally you want to eat something within 30 minutes of the end of the race,” recommends Dr. John Heiss, Ph.D., and lead scientist behind the Herblife24 product line. “The most important thing is to ingest carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores. So a good mix of protein and carbs is key. About 60 grams of carbs and 20 grams of protein right away will go a long way. Also make sure to get some electrolytes going. That will help absorption of the protein and carbs.”

Before ingesting solid food, it’s a good idea to start with some kind of recovery drink such as Herbalife Rebuild Endurance, recommends Heiss. “You want to look for drinks that contain about a 3-to-1 ratio of carbs to protein,” he advises. “That combination will help jumpstart the recovery process, because protein is best utilized when paired with carbohydrates to elicit an insulin response. It’s also good to have a mixture of fast and slow-acting protein together with fast and slow carbohydrates.”