Herbalife 24Athlete

[fuji-stu]

Hi
just wondering if anyone else has tried this range of products, as im about to try it?
http://www.24athlete.co.uk/
cheers

 

[amaferanga]

What level are you racing at? Unless you're an Elite or a Pro just save your money, eat a normal, balanced healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Don't get sucked in by all the marketing bollocks.

 

[HLaB]

At our last club meeting we had a presentation from Herbalife and its costly stuff and tbh wouldn't deliver more than what I currently use for less than a third of the price. As part of their evidence however, they quoted the 1996 TdF winner Bjarne Riis, how herbal life helped him win, but given his subsequent admissions I doubt it was the herbalife alone

 

[compo]

Most of these magic potions bring enormous benefits, but unfortunately only to the pockets of those selling the stuff.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Don't waste your money. If you're that good on a bike, somebody else will buy you that stuff.
Good diet, suitable energy replacers whilst on-bike and a pint of milkshake/choco-milk straight afterwards is about all you need.

 

[fuji-stu]

Thanks for replies guys, I've gone and tried the recovery and prolong products as I got them at a discounted price, I've got to say though the prolong got me through a 78 mile ride on we'd inc Hardknott pass and Wynoes pass with only a banana as sustenance, and after taking the endurance recovery, I felt great the next day no aches or pains? I have been using psp22 and rego recovery, like I say there's no way I could afford them if they weren't discounted but they deff seem to the job

 

[fossyant]

At our last club meeting we had a presentation from Herbalife and its costly stuff and tbh wouldn't deliver more than what I currently use for less than a third of the price. As part of their evidence however, they quoted the 1997 TdF winner Bjarne Riis, how herbal life helped him win, but given his subsequent admissions I doubt it was the herbalife alone

Riis eh. Marketing mistake.

 

[Rob Chandler]

Thanks for replies guys, I've gone and tried the recovery and prolong products as I got them at a discounted price, I've got to say though the prolong got me through a 78 mile ride on we'd inc Hardknott pass and Wynoes pass with only a banana as sustenance, and after taking the endurance recovery, I felt great the next day no aches or pains? I have been using psp22 and rego recovery, like I say there's no way I could afford them if they weren't discounted but they deff seem to the job

Thanks for sharing! I also started using some of the 24 stuff (prepare and rebuild) and have noticed an improvement on my favorite 'loop' ride. My times have gone down ~11% which is phenomenal. I had reached a plateau for a while and had some mates using the 24 products with good results.

Can't complain really! re the price, like most of the good stuff out there it's not super cheap but I get it online @ a discount and free shipping so it's all good.

Cheers,
Rob

 

[Dave7]

As a relative novice I have to say this worries me a great deal (suddenly knocking 11% off your best etc.). I would think the danger is that the supplement gives you SUDDEN extra boost of strength/energy (whatever) but your heart/lungs (other vital organs) are maybe not capable of withstanding this extra work. I'm sure I recall (years ago) a pro' rider dying mid-ride because he had taken a supplement and his heart simply gave out.
Yes-I know it can/does happen in any sport but this seems to be inviting it.
I am not knocking supplements in general....just the ones that give this boost.

 

[Rob Chandler]

As a relative novice I have to say this worries me a great deal (suddenly knocking 11% off your best etc.). I would think the danger is that the supplement gives you SUDDEN extra boost of strength/energy (whatever) but your heart/lungs (other vital organs) are maybe not capable of withstanding this extra work. I'm sure I recall (years ago) a pro' rider dying mid-ride because he had taken a supplement and his heart simply gave out.
Yes-I know it can/does happen in any sport but this seems to be inviting it.
I am not knocking supplements in general....just the ones that give this boost.

Hi Dave, thanks for your feedback.
I should have mentioned that my improvement was gradual and not sudden. I started using the '24' stuff about 13 weeks ago (since Jan 2012) and week by week I've been able to lower my loop times. I've been doing that loop for years now and was always consistent... well ... when I started many years ago - out of shape - I was pretty slow.. lol.

Anyways, anyone else out there that can share their experiences with Herbalife 24?

 

[Aperitif]

Don't waste your money. If you're that good on a bike, somebody else will buy you that stuff.
Good diet, suitable energy replacers whilst on-bike and a pint of milkshake/choco-milk straight afterwards is about all you need.

See, this is why the CycleChat forum is good; sound, sensible and helpful advice.

I remember doing some work for a friend a while back, working for a franchisee of Herbalife...and the sales were enabling them to become very wealthy etc. Never tried it myself so it may well be good for some, but I would go with my friendly food expert's words.

 

[Dave7]

Can't complain really! re the price, like most of the good stuff out there it's not super cheap but I get it online @ a discount and free shipping so it's all good.
Cheers,
Rob

Can you give an example of the price.......you have to reate an account to see them and I don't want to take that step yet.
Thanks

 

[fuji-stu]

Ive found the prolong to be exelent for use during long rides 70-100 mile, i thought that it was pehaps a mental thing so i tried the same lenghth rides with the psp go, i find that after a couple of hours worth of drinking i just cant drink any more of the psp it just bloats me and then i dont drink and end up dehydrated, the 24 athlete prolong dosent upset me at all and i can generaly get through the 6 litres or so that i need on that sort of ride no problem, the rebuild ive also found to be great and after taking find it possible to train agan the next day and then rest the day after, as for price you need to find a rep in your area as they can offer a better discount than the online prices which are 60-70 quid!Im lucky to have a guy near me who is not only selling herbalife but is also a qualified cycle coach

 

[Dave7]

60-70 quid!.......
Think I will stop at 30-50 milers .

 

[Fab Foodie]

60-70 quid!.......
Think I will stop at 30-50 milers .

Gordon Bennet, what does it contain, proteins from Virgin's milk?