Are you carrying the right fuel?
For every endurance athlete it is essential to take on board energy during a race to help maintain performance levels. Having the right fuel available is essential and can be the difference between a winning performance or event completed and ultra endurance event. Research suggests that the average human body can only store enough fuel for around 80 minutes of intense exercise, and so carb loading enough energy for an endurance event is almost impossible. This is why “in-event” supplementation is so important.
The choice of fuel whilst performing exists in the form of energy drinks, gels and bars. Bars are difficult to carry, heavy on the stomach and slow to be digested, and the amount of energy drink you can carry is limited so gels are by far the best way forward for most competitors. Due to their nature, energy and hydration gels offer an effective and efficient energy source as they are pre-digested, they deliver important electrolyte’s to your body and are convenient to carry and store.
At USN we have worked closely with an array of successful endurance athletes to develop our new Vooma and Cytogels. We understand that choosing the right gel is important to each individual and that it needs to be palatable, offer a good supply of simple and complex carbohydrates and electrolyte replacement.
Vooma’s unique formula has been scientifically researched and developed to offer an ideal supplement for any person participating in an endurance event that last for less than 3 hours. It contains simple and complex chain carbohydrates and functional ingredients that aid the reduction of cramping as well as speeding-up recovery post event.
CytoGel is ideal for the active individual looking to increase energy levels and performance. It is formulated to be an ultra-endurance gel designed for events lasting longer than 3 hours or for multi stage events. The gel replenishes electrolytes and minerals and gives high and intermediate GI carbs, ideal for muscle function, regeneration and energy supply.
Even more innovative is our new packaging for Vooma and Cytogel that offers even more convenience. Gone are those single use rip top sachets that have been replaced with our multi serving flip top tubes. This allows you to carry more servings that are simpler to store, easier to use and reduces the left over mess of gel and used sachets.
So make sure you are carrying the right fuel and check out www.usn.co.uk for the way forward in event and endurance sports nutrition