Shaklee – Sports Nutrition Product Range

Performance® Hydrate+ Endurance Electrolyte drink.

For training, I add three scoops of Hydrate+ to each water bottle. This electrolyte powder contains a blend of six electrolytes and a mix of carbohydrates that keep me well-hydrated. It is formulated to leave the stomach in seconds and therefore doesn’t cause the stomach cramps I typically experience with traditional electrolyte drinks, making it ideal for race competition days. Last year’s Chicago triathlon, which is always the last Sunday in August….was 85 degrees at 10am, so I drank a bottle of Hydrate+ in the transition area between the bike and the run and survived the heat!

Performance® – Energize Energy Chews.

I carry these small chews on all training rides and runs and give me a boost of energy whenever I am fading at all. They are made up of a blend of caffeine from natural green tea extract which has quite a kick as it were. The citrus burst flavor is quite lively and will give you an energy shot on its own!

Performance® “Build” advanced physique® 100% whey or soy protein.

I make up a protein shake with Build after shorter, more intense workouts. The branch-chain amino acids it contains assist in repair and recovery as well as builds lean muscle. Lean muscle is an important part of managing my weight. I try to be as competitive as possible in these races within my age group, and the top athletes are very lean indeed.

Performance® “Fuel” Creatine+ Power Blend.

I often add Fuel creatine to my protein shake after workouts. Shaklee’s Creatine+ Power Blend has additional qualities over typical creatine products— It is clean, bio-efficient energy for your body and mind. This advanced formula combines micronized creatine monohydrate with polyphenols and magnesium, designed to generate, recharge, and activate ATP, your body’s cellular fuel.

Performance® “Recover” PM Recovery Complex.

I take two Recover capsules before bed on any day that I have been training or racing. Recover is made up of an ultra-pure and polyphenol-rich tart cherry extract which I have really found most effective with muscle recovery.

Performance® “Build+” Bio-Build®Natural high-octane fuel for rapid muscle recovery.

Made with Shaklee’s powerful Bio-Build^† blend, a mix of intelligent-release protein and carbohydrates, clinically proven to naturally activate the body’s recovery process. Delivers more energy to the muscle than either carbohydrates or protein alone.

I will add two scoops of Build+ to a shake immediately after longer endurance, swim, run or cycling sessions. To help maximize recovery, Shaklee recommends consuming Build+ immediately after working out and again two hours later, which I try and remember to do ;o)

I have recently seen significant improvements in avoiding overuse injuries in my feet, Achilles tendons, and knees. I am still managing a persistent hip injury, which continues to be challenging, but at least I have confidence in knowing I am providing my body with the right fuel to support recovery and performance.

Joint and Muscle Pain Cream.

I call this Shaklee “Hot Sauce” and it is one of my favorite Shaklee products. Around 20 years ago I had two knee surgeries on an injury that developed from running on a treadmill. But after the surgeries I continued to experience inflammation in that knee. For about 5 years I couldn’t exercise at all, and I tried many different products and knee braces etc. but nothing could fix the issue.

I hadn’t tried the Joint and Muscle Cream assuming that my issue was too serious for a cream to help with. However, one day I tried the cream and literally in minutes the inflammation pain disappeared! The cream is essentially a cooling menthol-based product that feels like adding heat when applied to the skin. I use this cream on any sore area of my body and usually use it on my quads and calves before running workouts to make sure I am warmed up. I recently calculated that in the last 15 years or so I have used 300+ bottles …..I literally can’t function without it!