Science In Sport GO Isotonic Energy Gels, Running Gels with 22 g Carbohydrates, Low Sugar, Orange Flavour, 60 ml Per Serving (30 Pack)

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I’d recommend this brand since it offers three types of gels containing that build on the “base” gel. Each one is more specialized for a different type of workout and race. If you’re looking for one brand to supply you with all your energy gels, this might be your best bet. These SIS energy gels are purposely designed to be taken without water, minimising the risk of bloating that may occur with taking on too much fluid. During your race, you won’t feel as fatigued during the last miles. This is because the gels were formulated to last for a long time. Instead of getting a “high” and “crash” from other gels, you’ll sustain your energy from start to finish. If you drink a sports drink with an energy gel, you run the risk of ingesting too many simple sugars are once. You might experience a high and then a crash early in the race.

SiS supplies more than 330 professional sports teams and associations globally and is also Performance Research Partner to the English Football Association. The gels won’t taste just like honey but still taste great and naturally have the nutrients you need to keep yourself going through a long race.

If you fuel properly, you can just take one gel before the race and one after. Some complaints claim that the gels don’t work. You can’t rely solely on the gels for all your energy so having a good meal the night before a race is crucial. Tropical: Water, Maltodextrin (from Maize) (33%), Gelling Agents (Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum), Natural Flavouring, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate), Sweetener (Acesulfame K), Sodium Chloride, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid). And with no differences in carbohydrate oxidation between liquid, gel, chew or a combined approach, the SiS Beta Fuel range can be tailored to your individual fuelling preferences.

Try practicing on your runs for when the best time for you to take your fuel gel. That way, when it comes to your big race you’ll be fully prepared. How often should you use energy gels? In terms of fast absorption, there was no noticeable difference compared with other gels that had worked for me in the past. But it did what it’s supposed to, providing an energy boost (about 5-10 minutes mouth-to-muscle in my case) without stomach issues. But of course, when it comes to training and nutrition, everyone responds differently. The 150mg caffeine energy gel is designed for individuals who want to see the performance benefit from caffeine in a ‘double strength’ format. Unlike the 75mg gel, the 150mg provides a larger dose of caffeine and should be used when the individual needs a mental boost. It is recommended that this gel is taken towards the end of endurance exercise, with the caffeine effect lasting until the end. The base of Honey Stinger’s energy gels is pure honey along with electrolytes and B-vitamins. It doesn’t matter the flavor, you’ll still get the nutrients and energy from honey’s natural sugars.

How fast the energy gels effect you are heavily dependent on how well your stomach can handle the gels. SiS has been in the sports nutrition game for three decades and the GO Isotonic Energy Gel series was launched in 2002. I highly recommend this energy gel for any distance of triathlon you’re competing in. You’ll get the extra boost when you need it and your muscles won’t tighten up. Remember to take it five minutes before your race and then another one 45 minutes later. Although when running a marathon or long distances, fat is deemed ineffective as it's much slower to break down in terms of a usable energy. With more understanding of sports technology than ever before, it’s not only sports professionals that can reap the benefits of the advances of sports nutrition, but you find the best ways to fuel your body on the go too.