Sportsister Loves: Muc-Off Athlete protection

Muc-off, the brand responsible for keeping our bikes clean and running smoothly have now turned their attention to keeping us, the riders in good shape too. The new range called Athlete Protection, features balms and lotions that protect, prepare and aid recovery.

First – Although completely irrelevant to the performance of the product, we love the look and packaging of the range – modern and stylish and totally unisex.

Second – The product smells serious, like it’s going to do something good. It has a medicinal but not unpleasant scent which disappears fairly quickly. The balm is runnier than expected, less creamy, more like a lotion, but this means it goes on easily and quickly and does not leave a greasy residue.

Third – How did it perform? This is the hardest to judge, certainly it was great to use and it left our skin soft and moisturised. Whether it helped performance, we couldn’t say, but it made us believe it did – so it’s half way there already!

Here’s the science/brand claims:

Ultra Endurance was developed specifically for endurance athletes to help combat the build up of lactic acid, Amino Taurine helps convert Glycogen into Glucose which is your muscles main fuel. UA Increases muscle’s cell volume capacity, achieving greater muscle/protein synthesis

Recovery Balm increases protein synthesis and energy metabolism, which in turn, helps improve the body’s regeneration process.

Both are non-toxic, skin friendly and the plant derived natural formula does not interfere with the body’s digestive system.

So there you have it – our advice? Give it a go.

More information: muc-off.com

Danielle Sellwood, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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