Gu Energy Gel Mixed Box 24 Pckts

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This means that unless you’re a professional triathlete, you’ll run out of carbs well before you cross the finish line. What are Energy Gels and How Do They Work Honey is a naturally low glycemic food that can enhance your performance on race day. Essentially, honey provides an enduring energy boost that prevents your sugar levels from dropping. You can also avoid an insulin high and crash with honey. While you wait for your race, the gel’s nutrients will steadily flow into your body’s system. You won’t feel anything just yet. Runners need to add in 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrate each hour when running for longer than 75 minutes,” says ONE PRO nutritionist Christine Bailey. Isotonic energy gels - Also referred to as electrolyte gels, isotonic gels contain the correct water/electrolyte balance. These gels are thinner due to added water and often include essential electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and magnesium, which aid in hydration and may prevent symptoms such as cramping. While it’s possible to consume these without additional water, it's not generally advisable.

Gels - Original Energy – GU Energy New Zealand Gels - Original Energy – GU Energy New Zealand

Make sure to drink some fluids as you down your gel or chew to aid digestion (unless, you’re opting for a hydrogel product, such as those offered by Maurten or SIS, as those can be taken without fluids).As mentioned, personal preference plays a huge part in which energy gels are best suited to an individual, so it really is worth experimenting with different brands and products if you can. It may be that your stomach gets easily upset by caffeine or there’s a flavour of a certain gel that you love. Try keeping a note of which work for you as you test them out and try switching it up between the different types outlined below. The caffeine content is very low so if you’re concerned about “crashing” or getting the runs, this might be your solution. BCAA Support: Contains Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) that help protect working muscles, contribute to energy production, and prevent mental fatigue during prolonged activities.

Gels During Training and Racing: Tips to Fuel Midrun How to Use Gels During Training and Racing: Tips to Fuel Midrun

The SIS Isotonic Energy Gel + Caffeine is just like the “basic” one but with an added boost of caffeine to wake you and your muscles up before a shorter race or workout. This gel is also best to use in the last miles of a long race when your mind starts to go “numb”. Features If your stomach has problems with the gels and you still want to use it, there are solutions for this. Instead of ingesting the entire gel, try breaking it up throughout the race. RECOVER - Vitamins C & E defend muscles from free radicals. Chamomile acts as an anti-inflammatory both during and after exercise whilst ginger soothes the stomach.Baumann recommends snagging samples from several different brands at your local running store so that you have various options on hand. “There’s different tastes and flavors and consistencies, and everyone is so different on what they prefer,” she says. POWER BOOSTING - Gu gels maximise carb absorption and utilisation, giving energy without causing stomach distress. No bloating: All the gels are designed to be taken without water, which may reduce bloating that occurs if you over-drink during a race. GU Original Energy Gel includes BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids), which are essential for muscle health and performance. BCAAs help protect muscles from breakdown during intense exercise, contribute to energy production, and aid in reducing mental fatigue. By providing this essential amino acid blend, the gel supports muscle integrity, endurance, and recovery.