WHAT ARE SPORTS GELS?
Energy gels are on the most widespread ways to get extra energy during competitions and training sessions. They are mostly made of carbohydrates along with some stimulant like taurine or caffeine.
WHAT ARE ENERGY GELS FOR?
Energy gels provide the athlete with the extra energy in those moments of high demand, at the same time they delay the fatigue and provide with mineral salts and electrolytes to prevent cramps. As it is a liquid food, one of their main characteristic is the easy digestion. Sport gels along with energy bars and isotonic drinks are almost essential products for any endurance athlete who wants to maintain optimal perfomance throughout sports practice.
WHEN TO TAKE ENERGY GELS?
During an endurance race of any discipline there is a constant demand for energy that must be supplied through sports nutrition products such as sports gels. These products should be consumed periodically during physical effort, at an interval of 30-60 minutes between each one, although the time may vary depending on each athlete. If we want to prevent the appearance of cramps, we must take a sports gel with electrolytes at a frequency of between 20 - 40 minutes.
WHICH ENERGY GEL DO I BUY?
In our selection of energy gels you can find the best brands on the market, such as Victoory Endurance, Oxypro, Infipsport, Nutrisport, PowerBar or Science In Sport. .
We recommend some of the following sports gels:
- 226ERS - High Energy Gel: one of the gels most appreciated by cyclists and runners for its texture and easy digestion. You can find it in different combinations of caffeine, amino acids and carbohydrates.
- NutriSport Stimulred Express: among gels with caffeine, this is possibly one of the most powerful since in its formula we can also find guarana and ginseng. If you are looking for an extra supply of energy, this is your sports gel.
- PowerBar - PowerGel Hydro: with this gel you will be able to delay the onset of fatigue thanks to its dose of caffeine and carbohydrates. For practicing endurance sports, this is an excellent option thanks to its generous size and carbohydrate content.
WHAT TYPE OF SPORTS GELS ARE THERE?
Gels with caffeine or other stimulants: designed so that you can give it your all for a longer period of time, among the best-known stimulants we find caffeine, ginseng and taurine.
Caffeine-free gels: perfect as an alternative to an energy bar, they usually have a high content of electrolyte salts to prevent the appearance of cramps.