Recovery

[OakLeaf]

I'd always read that only about 15% as much potassium as sodium is LOST in sweat, and that's why electrolyte drinks don't have much.

SaltStick cites a lot of the research on their page: http://www.saltstick.com/products/sscaps/cpotassium.htm

Honestly, if you're getting 6-700 calories a day from fruits and vegetables as we all ought to anyway, I think that will take care of potassium needs unless you've got some other kind of imbalance going on.

Personally I can't get enough sodium or magnesium without supplementing. Potassium has never been a problem for me.

[Eden]

My personal rest schedule is 1 day a week off the bike, 1 week every 4 weeks, light or no bike (so usually just my 2 commute days).

I also really like recovery tights for back to back racing days. I'm not entirely convinced that they help with recovering strength or stamina, but they sure do prevent sore leg muscles.

[velo]

I'd always read that only about 15% as much potassium as sodium is LOST in sweat, and that's why electrolyte drinks don't have much.

SaltStick cites a lot of the research on their page: http://www.saltstick.com/products/sscaps/cpotassium.htm

Honestly, if you're getting 6-700 calories a day from fruits and vegetables as we all ought to anyway, I think that will take care of potassium needs unless you've got some other kind of imbalance going on.

Personally I can't get enough sodium or magnesium without supplementing. Potassium has never been a problem for me.

Exactly, it's very individual - what's necessary for one person to recover properly may or may not work for the next person. You and I are perfect examples of two people that have different needs and probably deal with recovery differently. That's why it's important to tailor your recovery intake and activities to your own personal needs and health situation, including medications that you are taking that may change how and how fast your recover from strenuous exercise. I guess I'm confused by your