Science In Sport GO Isotonic Energy Gels, Running Gels with 22 g Carbohydrates, Low Sugar, Variety Pack of Assorted Flavours, 60 ml Per Serving (7 Pack)

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Or, browse our recovery products, which are perfect for helping you to achieve a fast and effective recovery after those gruelling workouts! Take our GO Energy Powder for example - a versatile and easily digestible supply of carbohydrate for energy, designed to be used as a loading strategy in the days and hours prior to a race. This practical solution is suitable for vegan diets and is also dairy, wheat, gluten and nut free!

It would be possible to recreate this gel at home with some added xanthan gum or gelatin.But it’s difficult putting it into a container that’s easy touseout on the trails. I’ve read a couple of ‘home made energy gel’ recipes that use a mixture of honey and molasses, with a bit of salt and protein powder. This is fine, but much sweeter than a blend made from maltodextrin.It’s well documented that consuming protein in the 30 minutes after exercising is beneficial to muscle recovery. Bodybuilders tend to use whey protein (this comes from milk — think curds and whey). But there are other types of plant-based protein such as soy, pea and hemp protein. If a sports drinks is isotonic, it means that it contains similar concentrations of salt and sugar as found in the human body. If it’s hypertonic, it contains higher concentrations of salt and sugar than the human body. Too much salt is dangerous, so most hypertonic drinks just have more carbs. Hypotonic drinks have lower concentrations than the human body. I’ve found it hard to come to the following conclusions. There is conflicting research about almost allthe key points; from the benefit of fructose to the amount of protein one should use. I’ve tried to rationalise the ingredients and ratios in the SiS products based on the research I’ve found.In some cases, this has been difficult. One would assume they know what they’re doing, especially with their links to Team Sky and the GB Olympic team. After all, I’m not a nutritionist or a sports scientist. If you wanted to include fructose in your energy drink mix for longer rides, you could add sucrose (plain old white sugar) to a maltodextrin mix. This will give you all the fructose you need, along with a bit of glucose — so it’s a win-win. There’s also a lot of conflicting evidence about consuming carbohydrate with protein post workout. One would think that the insulin spike from high-GI carbs like glucose and dextrose would allow for faster protein absorption. But some studies suggest it has no effect. It would also sound sensible to consume carbs as soon as possible after exercise to replenish glycogen stores. Again some studies show this isn’t essential in the same way as post-exercise protein. This is partlybecause your body will replenish those stores itself.

Muscle glycogen can only be usedby muscles,whereas liver glycogencan be used for energy throughout the body. But, muscles can store up to 400g of glycogen, whereas the liver can only store up to 100g. Our complete product range is developed using a world-class approach to banned substance testing, providing assurance for athletes. Our energy, hydration and recovery ranges include everything you need to push the boundaries of performance. I believe one of the issues with the research is that it focuses on weightlifters andbody builders rather than runners and cyclists. Even the most intense lifting session isn’t going to deplete your glycogen stores in the same way as a long run or ride will.This could well be the reason SiS include much more carbs in their recovery powder than most body builder recipes recommend. There is a study from 2009 that suggests 20g of post-workout protein is the most required for muscle recovery. It foundthat any extra protein had little or no effect. Despite criticism of this study,the ‘20g of protein’ mantra is still pervasive today. This may be why the SiS recovery powder uses 20g of proteinCarbohydrate is your body's main fuel for moderate to high intensity exercise. During training and competition, our bodies can absorb around 60g of carbohydrate per hour, meaning that demand will outstrip the supply of energy. This shortfall is met by using your glycogen stores, which must be replenished post exercise so you are able to perform well in your next session.

Orange: 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). 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). When it comes to performing at your peak, you need innovative performance-driven products that will satisfy your nutritional needs to keep you working harder, faster and for longer. All of our sports nutrition bundles are designed with endurance sports in mind to give you a boost exactly when you need it most. Can’t see what you’re looking for? If you can’t spot your favourite protein powder on sale in our clearance range, we’ll have you covered in our wide selection of products. If your energy levels need some help, our energy product range includes gels and powder especially formulated to provide a pre- or intra-workout energy boost.SiS gels are highly beneficial as part of your fuelling strategy without the liquid volume that can leave you feeling bloated and sluggish. Our complete product range has been developed using a world-class approach to banned substance testing, providing assurance for athletes. Experience the benefits of our energy gels Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. Isotonic drinks are the most recognised, thanks to clever marketing by the likes of Lucozade. These replace the fluids lost by sweating and provide a boost of carbohydrate. They are often used by athletes and footballers. The idea of keeping the same balance of salt and sugar found in the body sounds attractive.But, as we’ve already seen, high-intensity exercise can need more carbs to keep you going.