SportLegs

[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?

[lauraelmore1033]

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

If I don't take the cal/mag supplement I notice a difference, but I don't notice a difference between the sportslegs and the cheaper supplement.

[Starfish]

If I don't take the cal/mag supplement I notice a difference, but I don't notice a difference between the sportslegs and the cheaper supplement.

Well, this is great to know. On the SportLegs bottle, it is listed as the lactate forms of the Cal/Mag. I was curious if this was a real difference, or just marketing.

Thanks for your answer...that's what I was wondering!

[makbike]

Can one get too much Ca/Mg? The capsules I have 1000 mg of calcium, 500 mg of magnesium and 200 IU of vitamin D. According to the website for Sportsleg each capsule has 131 mg of calcium, 65 mg of magnesium and 65 IU of vitamin D. Should I reduce the number of recommended capsules per dose (3-6 capsules daily)? I've not tried taking this before a ride. In all honesty, I often forget to take this supplement on a daily basis so I can't say that it has helped or hindered my performance on my bike. However, I do know my legs are tired and in addition to several days of R & R I need to add a supplement to help them meet the demands I'm placing on them.