What is an energy gel?
Every physical effort involves an energy expenditure that needs to be compensated. An energy gel can help with this. It is a very carbohydrate-rich liquid substance in a flexible packaging. Energy gels are therefore handy to take with you, but also easy to take.
Energy gels are quickly absorbed by the body and therefore provide extra energy quickly. This makes an energy gel the ideal ally for endurance athletes (cyclists, runners, trail runners, triathlon, etc.)
ARE ENERGY GELS WELL TOLERABLE?
3Action Sports Nutrition energy gels are easily absorbed due to their texture and composition. They are naturally gluten and lactose free and available in different flavours and packaging.
There are the 3Action Energy Gels in flavours Lemon and Strawberry, available in a 34g pack and very concentrated (75% carbohydrates), which is why it is recommended to wash down the gel with a few sips of water or sports drink. These Energy Gels contain approx. 25g carbohydrates per serving.
The Liquid Energy Gels are very fluid, so can be taken without liquid. They are available in 55ml tear-off packs, in two flavours, Blackcurrant and Apple. The Liquid Energy Gels Apple have 40mg of natural caffeine (guarana) added for extra focus and a stimulating effect. These Liquid Energy gels contain, just like the Energy Gels, 25g of carbohydrates per serving.
The 3Action Energy Drink Lemon-Lime , available in a 75ml container with a screw cap, is a real drinking gel. Due to the slightly larger packaging and the screw cap, this Energy Drink does not have to be consumed all at once. One portion contains 43g of carbohydrates.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY GELS?
3Action energy gels have numerous benefits for athletes:
- Fast source of energy
- Easy to consume
- Easily digestible
- Handy packaging
- Gluten and lactose free
- Delicious flavors
HOW MANY ENERGY GELS TO USE ?
The recommended intake during any endurance training or race lasting more than 1.5 hours is 60g carbohydrates/hour.
Based on the duration of your training, the amount of carbohydrates per energy gel and whether or not you take carbohydrates in another form (for example sports drinks and/or energy bars), you can calculate how many energy gels you should take with you.
Due to the combination of different sugars, including Palatinose , concerns the 3Action Energy Gels not only in a quick boost but they also ensure a constant and distributed energy supply
However, hydration remains a priority, so be sure to drink enough, in addition to your carbohydrate intake!
Our final tip: don't forget to test your energy gel during your workouts! During the test phase, you can already test the tastes, textures and the effects of the energy gels on your performance and metabolism.
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