I’m looking for a supplement or even a specific vitamin that will help my joints recover (much) faster after doing cardio. It seems like I can go for about a week training for roughly an hour a day before my knees force me to cut my training nearly in half, so I usually just end up taking a week off which isn’t that bad of an option.
Anyways, I’ve tried searching a little and haven’t really found an answer. I used to take ZMA and that’s the only thing I can think of when it comes to recovery.
Anyone have any ideas for me besides altering my workout? Because I really like the plan that I have going (besides the breaks)
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[quote]slickid wrote:
I’m looking for a supplement or even a specific vitamin that will help my joints recover (much) faster after doing cardio. It seems like I can go for about a week training for roughly an hour a day before my knees force me to cut my training nearly in half, so I usually just end up taking a week off which isn’t that bad of an option.
Anyways, I’ve tried searching a little and haven’t really found an answer. I used to take ZMA and that’s the only thing I can think of when it comes to recovery.
Anyone have any ideas for me besides altering my workout? Because I really like the plan that I have going (besides the breaks)
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Why don’t you buy a bottle of Flameout? It has fish oil in it which has been demonstrated to reduce joint pain.
I use Flameout, fairly high doses of NOW CLA, and glucosamine chondroiton. I also eat a lot of vegetables with every meal which prevents acidosis that can lead to inflamation and cause your joints to feel bad. I make sure to get healthy amounts of monos and polys and also ice profilactically [sp?] a few times a week. My joints have never felt better.
[quote]ZEB wrote:
Wreckless wrote:
Yeah, what ZEB said.
Also, you could take some glucosamine, MSM and chondroitine. They are often found as a combination.
Is there something wrong with your knees? How do they feel after training? Do you ice?
What exercises seem to hurt your knees the most?
No. But if you have any Credible information suggesting that, I’d be interested in seeing it.
Have you ever read taht “chondroitin” has been linked to prostate cancer?
Here’s what the Mayo Clinic says about the matter.
"There’s no evidence that chondroitin or chondroitin supplements cause prostate cancer. Chondroitin sulfate is a substance found naturally in your body. Researchers believe that it may help repair and maintain cartilage.
Some preliminary research has found higher concentrations of chondroitin in cancerous prostate tissue than in normal prostate tissue. This research also suggests that higher concentrations in the tissue surrounding the prostate tumor may predict a more aggressive cancer. However, the study didn’t identify the source of the chondroitin in the tumors. Simply because a substance is present in or around cancerous tissue doesn’t by itself suggest that the substance is causing the cancer.
Further research is needed to identify any potential relationship between prostate cancer and chondroitin. If you’re at increased risk of prostate cancer, it’s reasonable to not take chondroitin supplements. If you take chondroitin for arthritis pain and are at high risk of prostate cancer, discuss alternative arthritis treatments with your doctor."
I tend to agree. If you are at increased risk, it might behoove you to think about alternative treatments. But for those who aren’t and experience great relief from supplementation, I don’t think you need to worry too much. I am willing to bet you could find a study or two that links most any substance to any disease.
Also, you could take some glucosamine, MSM and chondroitine. They are often found as a combination.
Is there something wrong with your knees? How do they feel after training? Do you ice?
What exercises seem to hurt your knees the most?[/quote]
There really isn’t anything ‘wrong’ with my knees. I was diagnosed with patella tendenitis when I was probably 16. This was due to, on average, five hours of skiing five times a week. Ski racing of course.
Well now I’m over that part of my life and am in the military. I’m a pretty thick kid(19) as of right now at 5’10 195. The ‘max’ weight for my height by the Air Force’s standards is 185 but I just get a waiver because I’m not overweight or fat by anymeans, although I can definately afford to lose another 6-8 lbs ;).
What gets me is just the running, well that and basketball. Nothing hurts while I’m doing either of those, but it’s after I do them both on consecutive days. For instance, I’ve done atleast an hour of some cardio in the last 9 of ten days, so my knees are beat down pretty good. Somedays they wont ache at all, but I’m pretty sure they will today. Because of the weight loss efforts I haven’t really been doing any weight lifting; I’ve always been a stregnth guy but now I’m trying to become one of those skinny runners. I know I should still do some legs though, meh.
Thanks for the insight, looks like I’ll do some reading on flameout and some others listed.
Definitely would go with flameout, glucos/chondroitin. Also, some ibuprofen after work outs couldn’t hurt. Have thought about the possibilities of arthritis?
[quote]Desideratus15 wrote:
Definitely would go with flameout, glucos/chondroitin. Also, some ibuprofen after work outs couldn’t hurt. Have thought about the possibilities of arthritis?[/quote]
considering the length of time youve had the condition and your age I think you should get an MD to check you out for Osgood-Schlatters disease. At which point the doc will probably put you on high dose NSAID’s and then either refer you to an orthopedist or offer ultra-sound therapy. I speak from experience on this one.
