Isotonic Drink Energy Gel

Description

The amount of carbohydrate available in the body is a factor determining performance during periods of physical exercise lasting several hours. As such, it is important that carbohydrates are replenished before and during this exercise. Carbohydrates will help maintain blood glucose levels during exercise and replenish muscle glycogen (sugar stored in the muscle). If carbohydrates (from drinks, bars or gels) are not consumed during this type of exercise, muscle glycogen will be depleted within approximately 90 minutes. An athlete's choice includes consumption of drinks, energy bars or gels.

How many carbohydrates should I eat during exercise?

• Exercises < 1h : it is not necessary to consume carbohydrates during exercise.
• 1-2h exercises: 30g CH's per hour of exercise.
• Exercises 2-3h : 60g CH's per hour of exercise.
• Exercises >2.5-3h : more than 90g CH's per hour of exercise.

The benefit of an Energy Gel compared to a carbohydrate-rich drink is that a gel is a highly concentrated source of carbohydrates. To consume that many carbohydrates from an isotonic drink or similar, you would have to consume half a litre of the drink, which can cause stomach pain. Compared to an energy bar, a gel will be absorbed much faster (absorbed after 10 minutes!) because it contains no proteins or fats that delay stomach emptying.

The Isotonic Drink Energy Gel is an isotonic gel, which means that the number of particles in the gel is equal to the number of particles in the blood. This leads to the fluid, carbohydrates and minerals being absorbed optimally. The advantage of this gel is that it can be consumed without water. This makes it ideal to take with you, for example, if you are a runner who has no choice but to carry the energy supply with you.

Who will benefit from Etixx Isotonic Drink Energy Gel? 

The two gels are suitable for all athletes who need to quickly replenish their energy during prolonged exercise:

• DURING Endurance sports: cyclists, triathletes, duathletes, long distance runners, long distance swimmers, etc.
• BEFORE the start or DURING REST PERIODS for team sports.