BBC 1 Panorama "The Truth about Sports Products" 8pm today

Kara_xxx
Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01l1yxk

Should be interesting to watch.
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  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18863293
  • rose_ruby
    rose_ruby Posts: 37 Member
    looking forward to this! I don't real agree with supplements, the chemical ones anyway.
  • handle123
    handle123 Posts: 62
    ive got this on record should be interesting to see if im wasting my money!
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    Same here

    Lot of it is rubbish I reckon. Power Balance Bands case in point
  • jonesey10
    jonesey10 Posts: 9
    Hmmmm. interesting, I do a lot of cycling and do tend to use the electrolyte based products as I tend to cramp up after a few hours.
    I'll be watching. thanks for the linky.
  • Tara1B
    Tara1B Posts: 78
    I'll set my Sky+ to record this, looks interesting! Thanks!
  • KitTheRoadie
    KitTheRoadie Posts: 641 Member
    Sounds interesting... I do alot of cycling and use all sorts of drinks powders and energy gels so it will be interesting to see what they have to say about them. I've also just started using Maxi Muscle protein powder to supplement some of my protein intake for quicker recovery.

    I hope it doesn't clash with the TdF but I can always record it. Thanks for the heads up! :smile:
  • Cilenia
    Cilenia Posts: 208 Member
    Ive been wanting to watch this, but i had to reschedule my gym session to today... Maybe i can go early and watch it anyway :)
  • Tara1B
    Tara1B Posts: 78
    Sounds interesting... I do alot of cycling and use all sorts of drinks powders and energy gels so it will be interesting to see what they have to say about them. I've also just started using Maxi Muscle protein powder to supplement some of my protein intake for quicker recovery.

    I hope it doesn't clash with the TdF but I can always record it. Thanks for the heads up! :smile:

    Highlights of the TdF are on ITV4 -7-8pm so it won't clash! I love the TdF too!
  • RAF_Guy
    RAF_Guy Posts: 230 Member
    Sky + already set, I am looking forward to seeing this. I dont use any supplements, drinks etc, the only thing I do is drink a glass of milk after a session.
  • Wol5894
    Wol5894 Posts: 127 Member
    I don't have a TV (shock! horror!) but will watch it on BBC iPlayer tomorrow night - shohuld be interesting.
  • pietomb00
    pietomb00 Posts: 69 Member
    I noticed this last night, should be interesting....although it's on at the same time as the GB vs USA basketball match! (and the time I go to the gym) Will probably have to record one, or both!
  • KitTheRoadie
    KitTheRoadie Posts: 641 Member

    Highlights of the TdF are on ITV4 -7-8pm so it won't clash! I love the TdF too!

    It is the greatest race in the world! :smile:

    No matter, I have just discovered how to get around the 'flash player' being disabled on my work PC and I am now watching it live on http://www.itv.com/tourdefrance/stages/stage17 :happy:

    #allezwiggo
  • hpsaucette
    hpsaucette Posts: 102 Member
    Sounds good, thanks for the reminder! Anyone catch that other BBC programme 'The Men Who Made Us Fat', had some interesting points
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    Yes that was really interesting the whole background on HFCS etc. I had read similar info in Mark Sissons book, but very interesting and educational programme.
  • katiepatati
    katiepatati Posts: 48 Member
    Sounds good, thanks for the reminder! Anyone catch that other BBC programme 'The Men Who Made Us Fat', had some interesting points

    Found this on demand so watching it now.... Will also watch the programme tonight!
  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    i can't wait to watch this. Mainly to see what rubbish they tell us. I take supplements. My partner takes them too. They DO work!
  • SRH7
    SRH7 Posts: 2,037 Member

    Highlights of the TdF are on ITV4 -7-8pm so it won't clash! I love the TdF too!

    It is the greatest race in the world! :smile:

    No matter, I have just discovered how to get around the 'flash player' being disabled on my work PC and I am now watching it live on http://www.itv.com/tourdefrance/stages/stage17 :happy:

    #allezwiggo

    Goooooooooooooooo Wiggoooooooooooooooooooooo!

    They had the landlord from his local pub (not far from where Iive!) on telly the other night and asked him what he would usually order. Fish apparently; usually salmon or prawns. I'm gonna order those in future... if it's good enough for Mr Wiggins then it's good enough for me!

    As for sports products - really interesting to say what the programme says. There was something on Channel 4 a while back where plain old-fashioned milk came out as the best post-workout recovery drink (suppose the rehydration combined with a good punch of protein).
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Bump

    Watching now and interested to see what people think
  • Elisabeth2506
    Elisabeth2506 Posts: 25
    i can't wait to watch this. Mainly to see what rubbish they tell us. I take supplements. My partner takes them too. They DO work!

    I've seen a huge difference since I started taking supplements, and they've just told me they don't work.
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    I think the problem with personal experience is that we often make more than one change at the same time... eat better, train differently ... and take a supplement... It's hard to unpick what is truly the factor that makes a difference.

    Then there is also simple placebo effect - simply believing that it works.

    The stuff about sports drinks was interesting. EIGHT spoonfuls of sugar in a Lucozade Sport!! When your standard woman (not elite athlete) drinks this during a standard aerobics class (as many do) it totally negates any calories you've just burned.

    The fact that many corporations after the programme subsequently changed their claims on advertising and website content is kind of an admission of guilt that many of them have totally overcooked their claims and don't actually have the scientific evidence to back up the claims they make about their products.
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Most of what was said, I had worked out for myself. I never spend more than £50 on a pair of trainers and never drink sports drinks. I have tried a number of supplements, but have never seen any real benefits. I do use protein shakes & bars, but more for convenience than anything else.
  • Elisabeth2506
    Elisabeth2506 Posts: 25
    I've damaged my knee in £75+ trainers, but the gym won't authorise anyone to use cardio equipment or do classes barefoot :(

    I don't use my protein shakes as a means of building muscle strength. Mine are low calorie and low carb, but high protein (I always, always feel full after one) and super sickly (never crave junk food these days). So I look past what it says it "does on the tin" (as Panorama investigated whether they 'worked') and find a personal benefit from such products.

    I was shellshocked about the sports drinks! I watched a program a while back (think it was something to do with a&e) where a girl's muscles started breaking down after a spinning class due to dehydration, so I thought it better to buy these electrolyte drinks. Wrong-o :|
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    The kids and sports drinks one was an interesting issue.

    Since when did kids playing a bit of football require them to 'rehydrate' with expensive sports drinks. They're not elite athletes training hours and hours they're just kicking a blimmin ball around!
  • Kara_xxx
    Kara_xxx Posts: 635 Member
    I loved the world record holding cyclist who said he just goes out with a jam sandwich and a bit of water. :laugh:
  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    i can't wait to watch this. Mainly to see what rubbish they tell us. I take supplements. My partner takes them too. They DO work!

    I've seen a huge difference since I started taking supplements, and they've just told me they don't work.

    ignore them! they don't know what they are talking about. They do work. Just have to find the right one for you, that's all :)

    "May as well drink milk" PAH. My partners mum said to him, he doesn't need to waste his money now blah blah blah. Milk doesn't have what these supplements have though! He is getting so big with them. Stupid panorama.
  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    I loved the world record holding cyclist who said he just goes out with a jam sandwich and a bit of water. :laugh:

    haha me too. That's just amazing
  • thegeordielass
    thegeordielass Posts: 208 Member
    I watched this last night on iplayer. It was fascinating! I have to admit, I'm one of those people who just buys cheap trainers from the Reebok outlet stores for £10/£15 lol. I don't think I've had any 'expensive' trainers since I was a kid although I do find myself drooling over a pair of £100 Nike ones - not because of the features, just because they're pretty coloured (i'm shallow... I know).

    The only supplement I do is protein powder and that's only certain days when I otherwise wouldn't eat enough as opposed to anything else. I just try and eat better and drink plenty of water for the most part though. It was quite scary seeing how much sugar was in Lucosade - I used to love it as a kid but only ever drink it now on very rare occasions, preferring a glass/bottle of cold water.

    The cyclist with the jam sandwich was brilliant, lol.
  • fatty_to_fitty
    fatty_to_fitty Posts: 544 Member
    I need to watch up on this I have been hearing so much about it. The comment are cracking me up
  • thankyou4thevenom
    thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
    Am I the only one that's not surprised at all by this programme.
    Advertisers lie constantly. They don't care they just want your cash.

    Or am I just really jaded?

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