DavidHiers Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Has anyone found any nutritional supplements useful for climbing, and the mix of strength, power, and endurance required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Horsecock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW_climber Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Nitrotech when I lift. I notice strength & endurance gains in the first week everytime I take it. But its expensive, look online for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Though generally more for running applications I will also use some or all of these (from e-caps.com) on some climbs becauase I am weak sauce and used up all my energy chest beating about nothing:  Leading up to (1-2 weeks before) event: Xobaline (increases red blood cell count for increased oxygen intake)  Few hours before/during: Sustained Energy (mix in water) Anti-Fatigue Caps (fights ammonia build up) ATP 100 (ATP in a pill!) Liquid Endurance (mix in your water) Endurolytes (for really hot days) Perpetuem (mix in water) Vitamin I  After: Shark Cartilage (for my knees) Tissue Rejuvenator (faster recovery) Recoverite Vitamin I  I use this on a daily basis in conjuction with running or lifting: Premium Insurance Caps Race Caps Supreme Recoverite  Consider reading this if it sounds like what you are training for.  Peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 meet, tatos n' Ranier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 and pickle juice right scott? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 w00t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 rhodiola rosea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Though generally more for running applications I will also use some or all of these (from e-caps.com) on some climbs becauase I am weak sauce and used up all my energy chest beating about nothing: Leading up to (1-2 weeks before) event: Xobaline (increases red blood cell count for increased oxygen intake)  Few hours before/during: Sustained Energy (mix in water) Anti-Fatigue Caps (fights ammonia build up) ATP 100 (ATP in a pill!) Liquid Endurance (mix in your water) Endurolytes (for really hot days) Perpetuem (mix in water) Vitamin I  After: Shark Cartilage (for my knees) Tissue Rejuvenator (faster recovery) Recoverite Vitamin I  I use this on a daily basis in conjuction with running or lifting: Premium Insurance Caps Race Caps Supreme Recoverite  Consider reading this if it sounds like what you are training for.  Peace!  Whooo dude, is that stuff approved? Doesn't it kind of make ya wonder what your blood makeup is?  david: sound's like you're getting serious on us here. My recommendation is to take 2 texplorers and call us in the spring when you're doing 1 finger pullups.  BTW, and this is serious, I never saw this or felt it in my youth, but as I age, diet is critical in any kind of decent performance on the rocks. If I have the classic eggs, coffee, bacon or sausage-egg mc muffin kind of thing (which I love) it really F*'s with my endurance and strength. Even cutting coffee out on an anticipated hard day is critical to me now. It is more noticable now when I can only do like 3 pullups in a row, but not felt 20 or so years ago when i could pretty much crank em at will.  Check with Joseph and he has the same story, except he eats heathier than moi, so is in better condition.  I think it's more important than supplements.  Not that you care as it didn't really address your question, but thats what I think. A solid performance boost would come from eating healthy and dogging a solid climber on a regular basis. Cheaper as well.  Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Even cutting coffee out on an anticipated hard day is critical to me now. your life sucks dont it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 NOLSe, I don't know about the rest of the stuff on your list, but ATP isn't "fuel" and by the time it gets through your digestive tract (esp your stomach) and is absorbed, it sure as heck ain't ATP anymore...just amino acids that won't be used for energy....i.e. you're body destorys the chemical before you can use it, it needs to be inside your mitochondria to be of any use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashw_justin Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 hahaha yeah that's funny. hydrolysis is a bitch. Turns out good ol' carbohydrates are damn good for fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCash Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 Well rounded diet Amino Acid Tablets and Multivitamins after workout Creative Effervecent before workout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I use a Whey protein drink that more easily digested to increase protein intake. After a long endurance workout or day of climbing, I usually try to consume a serving of Endurox R4 for recovery. As stated above, a healthy diet and a daily multi-vitamin. Remarkably what correctly hydrating yourself will do before, during and after physical efforts will do for you. Nutrient timing is important also. No magic bullet but many smaller things can make a significant difference. Also, what works for some does not always work for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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