CherryActive for Cyclists
CherryActive is a natural, antioxidant-rich Montmorency cherry juice concentrate used by cyclists, including those at professional and elite levels, to help maximise recovery from training and competition, maintain healthy body functioning, and to help naturally enhance their performance.
Geraint Thomas, British Olympian, British Cycling Team Pursuit Gold Medallist, World Track Championships, Manchester 2008, says:
"I find CherryActive increases my recovery, and helps maintain my immune system during heavy training loads or stage racing. Respect."
CherryActive – The Best of Nature & Science
In cycling, every percent counts. CherryActive’s unique methods harness natural antioxidant compounds from the Montmorency Cherry which help to minimise recovery times. Lower recovery times allow you to train harder, for longer, and more frequently, giving you those extra percent in sporting performance.
CherryActive provides your body with essential natural antioxidants and flavonoids which may aid your sporting performance.
ANTHOCYANINS. CherryActive’s high levels of Anthocyanins work to help reduce the body’s inflammatory response to intense exercise. Anthocyanin are a group of powerful antioxidant compounds, which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. By inhibiting the body's inflammatory response to strenuous physical activity less damage done to the worked muscles, less muscle soreness and therefore shorter recovery periods.
PERFORMANCE MAINTENANCE. CherryActive products help to protect your body from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when the body’s antioxidant defence system cannot cope with the level of free radicals present in the body and damage occurs. Free radicals are produced naturally, their levels increasing during bouts of exercise, and also come from external sources such as environmental pollution, smoking, alcohol, and various synthetic chemicals that are added to our food and water.
RESTFUL SLEEP. CherryActive products are a rich source of natural melatonin, containing levels higher than normally found in human blood. Melatonin has been shown to improve the body’s circadian rhythms and aid restoration of natural sleep patterns, helping you to get a good night sleep, contributing to improved physical recovery.
Nigel Mitchell, British Cycling Nutritionist, says:
"The British Cycling Endurance Squad has been taking antioxidant-rich CherryActive Concentrate and Dried Cherries as part of their preparation for this year’s successful World Championships in Manchester. We believe that antioxidants play an important role in the performance and recovery of athletes and are a valuable inclusion in our team’s nutritional strategy. The riders wish to include and continue to use CherryActive in their nutritional plan in the preparations to the Olympic Games in Beijing".
What CherryActive Will Mean For You
Cycling training and competition relies mainly on the body’s aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. Studies have shown that during extensive periods of aerobic exercise free radical production is significantly increased and may lead to oxidative stress within the body. Oxidative stress can lead to cell damage and muscle loss resulting in fatigue and therefore a reduction in performance.
Intensive cycling can also lead to Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) which results in muscle swelling, stiffness, strength loss and pain. DOMS can leave cyclist unable to train or compete at their maximum level until the symptoms disappear (typically 2-3 days).
CherryActive is high in powerful antioxidants and flavonoids which can help to counteract and reduce these training induced symptoms. CherryActive allows you to train harder and for longer, helping you to gain that competitive edge.
A single 30ml dose of the CherryActive Concentrate provides an antioxidant capacity EQUIVALENT TO 11 OF YOUR RECOMMENDED 5-A-DAY fruit and vegetables. This is about 8 times greater than the 250ml Innocent Blackberries/Blueberries Smoothie, a product held in high regard for its health-promoting qualities. The antioxidant capacity for the CherryActive Concentrate is one of the highest tested at Knight Scientific for a food supplement product. See the test results.
Ollie Beckingsale, British Mountain Bike Champion, Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist, and World-Class International competitor, says:
"Since using CherryActive after workouts and competition I have noticed my recovery is quicker than ever. I can train harder and longer, which is essential to my competitive performance. It is now a key part of my recovery strategy".
Wendy Houvenaghel - British Olympian, British Cycling Team Pursuit Gold Medallist, World Track Championships, Manchester 2008, says:
"Since using CherryActive products I have noticed an improvement in my overall recovery which is beneficial to my training and competition requirements. Cherry Active forms a significant part of my nutritional strategy especially when preparing for major competitions like World Championships and Olympic Game".
Add CherryActive Concentrate and Capsules to your daily nutritional strategy and maximise your physical recovery from training and competition!
