ISOTONIC ENERGY GEL ETIXX LIME

ISOTONIC ENERGY GEL ETIXX LIME

The main fuel for prolonged and intense resistance exercises is carbohydrates and therefore the amount of carbohydrates stored in the body is one of the main determinants of performance. As such, it is important that carbohydrate stores are maximized prior to endurance exercise and that during prolonged exercise where these stores will be depleted, additional carbohydrate will be consumed to maintain performance and avoid fatigue. Consuming carbohydrates will help maintain blood glucose and replenish muscle glycogen. If no carbohydrates are consumed, muscle glycogen will be depleted after approx. 90 minutes of exercise and severe fatigue will set in. The amount of carbohydrates you should take during exercise will depend on the length of your training or competition.

• Exercises <1h (15): it is not necessary to consume carbohydrates during exercise.
• Exercises 1-2h: 30g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise (~1 energy gel)
• Exercises 2-3h: 60g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise (~2 energy gels)
• Exercises > 2.5-3h: up to 90g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise (~up to 3 energy gels)

Reference: 3103116