SnipeeMacgee 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 I have to play 8 games in 3 days what is the best recovery method ...so my legs dont feel dead...Gatorade...Beer?? Sleep but keep in mind its beer leaguer tourney so i will be up a bit later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeysew 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Sleep and lotsa Carbs-pasta etc-alcohol wil NOT be of any benefit-Stretch really well after each game as this will help get rid of Lactic acid in your muscles and speed up muscle recovery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyblood 11 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 sheez, i thought the title was an accessory or something. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Why is this in the ICE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Why is this in the ICE HOCKEY EQUIPMENT thread? Rookie mistake, go easy. And I see you are a veteran of 3 days. Welcome to MSH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 16, 2006 I've been lurking for some time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usahockey22 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Ice bath... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgyver29 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 The most important part of recovery after hockey is what is called the "glycogen window" in which time you need to get the right fluids, carbohydrates and proteins back in to the body to replace glycogen quickly. The window is anywhere from 15-20 minutes after a game.By far, the two most important components are fluid recovery and carbohydrates. For fluids, you need to consume 3 cups per every pound sweat lost. For carbs, you want to consume a fast acting carb that is readily available to the body. This is why sports drinks come in very handy. They are created to be an optimal dilution of sugar to water to mimic the osmolality of blood and thus allow rapid removal from the gut into the system.Some recent research has shown that a small amount of protein can help enhance glycogen synthesis but carbs are still by far the most important during the recovery period. The amount of protein in the studies is very small; about 8 g total. A small snack and a sports drink should be more than enough to aid recovery. You should however, always follow up with a balanced meal consisting of high carbs and moderate protein within 1-2 hours to continue to maximize your full recovery.The hardest part of the recovery is usually making the choice between and bottle of gatorade or a bottle of beer after the game...Hope this helps, I can post this in a different forum if people feel it inappropriate here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnipeeMacgee 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Thank you very much for the intelligent reply!I thinn my approach is going to be 1 gatorade to one beer while carb loading with pizza... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 -alcohol wil NOT be of any benefit- You're wrong about that.Oh...you meant with recovery time. Nevermind :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyherb 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 I'd look for an Asian massage parlor each night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Torhs Team 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 The most important part of recovery after hockey is what is called the "glycogen window" in which time you need to get the right fluids, carbohydrates and proteins back in to the body to replace glycogen quickly. The window is anywhere from 15-20 minutes after a gamehuh? All I can tell you is to nap in between games if you have a long enough break. You will want to be awake at least an hour before a game so if youve got like a 1.5hour break then its not really worth it. I thinkk alot of things that come into play is just what your personal preferences are. If you play on an empty stomach youlll know how much to eat or if your like me youll want to eat about a half hour before the game.And water all day long will defidently help, not that you already didnt know that though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgyver29 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Thank you very much for the intelligent reply!I thinn my approach is going to be 1 gatorade to one beer while carb loading with pizza... :D I think you may be on to something... if only gatorade made beer! The most important thing is to get your fluids back right after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlabamaICE 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 Ice bath. It hurts like you know what but does wonders for sore muscles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
