SportPlus.sg caught up with hybrid athlete Samuel Chua at the recent HYROX Singapore fitness event to ask him about his recovery regime, favourite recovery foods and his first experience trying the 100PLUS PRO High Protein
In this exclusive series, SportPlus.sg speaks with various 100PLUS athletes behind-the-scenes to discuss their recovery regimes, why recovery is important to them and their first experiences trying the 100PLUS PRO High Protein.
How would you say you fared at HYROX Singapore 2023?
Samuel: I think it was a very unique experience. I didn't expect it to be as tough as I planned for. I happened to do a couple of extra rounds for each 1 KM lap, so that was a pity.
Why do you think recovery is important when training for an event like HYROX?
Samuel: For this kind of fitness events I think recovery is especially important. While training for it is crucial, recovery must also take a front seat.
I just had a Berlin Marathon two weeks ago and coming into this race I was not in tip top form as much as I tried to recover my legs were still aching. I cramped towards the lunges part I feel that everyone should prioritise recovery on top of their training.
What's your favourite part of HYROX Singapore?
Samuel: A good thing about this event compared to other events in Singapore is how close the spectators are for you and they are literally a few metres in front of you cheering you on.
How do you feel after trying the 100PLUS PRO for the first time?
Samuel: I recently tried the 100PLUS PRO and it’s very different from the usual 100PLUS. It's not fizzy. It has quite a unique taste. It's a cultured milk taste and so it's very palatable and it's quite delicious as well. And it's not carbonated, so it's easy to take in high protein as well as some BCAA.
How do ingredients like BCAA and protein contained in the 100PLUS PRO aid you in the recovery process?
Samuel: These two ingredients are especially good for recovery for your muscles. And so I tend to take it after my workout I think 100PLUS PRO has done a really good job
in fueling my performance after my marathon and after this workout.
Compared to normal isotonic drinks where it just rehydrates you it’s very important to get in your protein to repair your muscles for your next hard workout. I hope to see
everyone at the next 100PLUS event!
