SportLegs

[Starfish]

I did a search for this, but didn't find any real reports on how many of you use this product, and what you think of it?

I used it for the first time yesterday, before a multi-hour, heavy elevation gain, mountain ride. I don't know if it was just my training paying off, a placebo effect, or the product, but I really did have a good day climbing.

However, there were no super steep pitches (nothing above 12%, and mostly under 10%), and those are the ones that normally really toast me.

And, I did experience nausea...but not until about 2 hours after taking the SportLegs. I suspect I either ate breakfast too close before leaving, or I ate some Clif Shot Bloks too fast after the first hour of exertion.

I would love to hear your opinions and experiences with SportLegs (including performance & nausea reports). Thanks!

[Running Mommy]

I used them in my IM training and during the race and had no cramping issues at all. And I swear I ride stronger as well.
On my long stuff I drink a special formulation of INFINIT and take the sports legs and that's all I need. No solid food needed- tho I do like to take along clif bloks to munch on here and there.
But yes, I give them a big thumbs up.

[meridian]

Funny that this has been mentioned. I've been poking around the stores as of late to try and find someone that carries this product locally, but it looks like I'll just be ordering online.

I've used this product twice in the past; one ride was a climbing ride and the other was distance. I have to say I very definitely climbed and road well above average both times, and that had me convinced.

I didn't experience any side effects from use, other than kicking extra butt on the road =). Back then I had a riding partner and he noticed that I rode stronger both times as well.

[teigyr]

I'm in with it too! I use it before long rides and if the ride is extra long, I open a capsule and mix one in my water bottle.

It isn't perfect meaning most of the work has to be done by me but boy do I notice a different when I use it! I haven't been able to find it locally but order it through Performance.

[lauraelmore1033]

I tried Sportslegs at one time and did find it helpful in reducing cramping after a ride. But I noticed that it has the same ingredients as my calcium/magnesium suppliment which only costs 10 bucks for about 200 pills. If I remember correctly Sportslegs was $30 for 60 pills. Thats a bit pricy considering what it really is...

[Starfish]

I tried Sportslegs at one time and did find it helpful in reducing cramping after a ride. But I noticed that it has the same ingredients as my calcium/magnesium suppliment which only costs 10 bucks for about 200 pills. If I remember correctly Sportslegs was $30 for 60 pills. Thats a bit pricy considering what it really is...

Have you ever tried your Cal/Mag supplement right before riding, and noticed the same effect of less lactate build-up on hard efforts?

[Resi]

Well just an other supplement...
I take Cal/Mag/D and it does the job I think... I like Rainbow light "Everyday Calcium with Enzymes". I got it at www.iherb.com check out the prices they are great.

Resi

[Trek420]

If the calc/mag works just as well that's cool because it's something cyclists especially women need anyway.

[violette]

Can anyone tell me the brand? I'm in Canada and have never seen this before.