Australian_Mens_Fitness_April_2017

Magnesium

■If you’re not getting

enough, it can result in low

energy levels and muscle

problems. Magnesium is a

key building block for most

of the body’s functions.

Keeping magnesium

levels high reduces cramp

anddelayedonsetmuscle

soreness (DOMS) post-

workout.

MF PICKAmazing Oils

Recovery Magnesium

Spray is perfect for

rejuvenating painful

muscles. Because it enters

the bloodstream through

the skin, it works more

effectively than tablets.

amazingoils.com.au

Compression gear

■A study by the University

ofEssex in the UK found

that compression tights

can improve energy

expenditure while

exercising, hasten

recovery and improve

proprioception. The reason

why: tight-fitting garments

help clear lactic acid

buildup to relieve soreness

and offer support to your

most over-used muscles

and joints.

MF PICK2XU Power

Recovery Tights stabilise

muscles and promote

increased blood flow

for quicker recovery.

$200,2xu.com/au

Pickle juice

■ Dehydrated athletes

experienced faster relief

from muscle cramps after

drinking pickle juice,

according to a study

published in Medicine

& Science in Sports &

Exercise. Scientists believe

the vinegar in pickle juice

helps to stop the nerve

signals that make tired

muscles cramp.

MF PICK Pickle Juice

Sport contains ten times

more electrolytes than

other sports drinks and

aids in the prevention

of muscle cramps. It’s

also 100% natural.

clubwarehouse.com.au

Recovery pump

■ A recovery pump

increases venous [the

veins that drain into the

heart] return, quickly

ramping up the body’s

reabsorption of the

elements causing soreness

and fatigue in the muscle.

It raises all levels of the

venous system, eff ectively

removing metabolic

waste faster.

MF PICK The Recovery

Pump X has a unique boot

design which compresses

the bottom of the foot for

increased circulation. It

also has adjustable pressure

and pause settings.

clubwarehouse.com.au

Chocolate milk

■Astudyinthe

International Journal

of Sport Nutrition and

Exercise Metabolismfound

the high-carb and protein

contentinflavouredmilk

madeitsuitablefor

replenishing energy and

nutrientsafteraworkout.

Flavoured milk contains

carbohydrates, electrolytes

and protein to help satisfy

the body’s needs. Plus, it

tastes excellent!

MF PICKA 600ml carton

of OAK chocolate milk

contains a whopping

22g of protein and 66g

of carbs to help with

your recovery.facebook.

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Body Book Muscle maintenance

Building muscle

and getting stronger

aren’t just about

pumping iron.

Planned recovery

is just as important.

Here we review five

top-line products

that aim to alleviate

workout pain, boost

muscle growth and

get you back in the

gym sooner rather

than later.

Rev up your

recovery

108 MEN’S FITNESS APRIL 2017