OTE Sports Energy Gels - Energy Gel for Running & Cycling - Hydration Supplement Pack with Carbohydrates and Electrolytes - 56g x 20

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Balanced Electrolytes: The OTE Super Gel contains balanced electrolytes to promote fluid uptake and help you remain hydrated during exercise.

Multiple Energy Substrate: The OTE Super Gel contains carbohydrate in the form of maltodextrin and fructose. Research has shown that more carbohydrate (up to 90g per hour) can be absorbed and delivered to working muscle when using a multiple energy substrate compared to using maltodextrin alone. If you want to improve your performance when training for a marathon it’s important to put fuelling strategies in place to help you perform at your best and avoid the dreaded bonk. It can be hard to take on board energy when you are running so it’s important to practice in training ahead of race day.Consuming too much carbohydrate means it'll be surplus and go to waste – however, some manufacturers mix their glucose with fructose (fruit sugar) – and research has shown that this can increase absorption to 90g an hour. Naturally flavoured, each gel contains real fruit juice concentrate and a refreshingly fruity taste all in an easy to consume gel pouch with almost liquid like consistency.

The flip side is that they're harder to ingest, as you need to chew them as you ride. They're a lot easier to chew than an energy bar though in our experience and can be consumed "on the side" more easily as you ride, although as with a bar you probably need some water to wash them down. Taste: As always, we’ve used natural flavouring the bring you this delicious Tropical flavour; thus, comes from real fruit juice concentrate. It’s easy to use and consume, developed with the athlete in mind. The consistency or texture is listed by Torq as 'wet'. Even still it recommends that the gels are used in conjunction with its energy drinks. If you prefer a gel that can be used in isolation then the SIS GO product could well be a better option. However, with regards to a carbs-to-weight ratio, the Torq gel does deliver a pretty big punch. Here's all you need to know about how to use energy gels and where they fit into your on-bike nutrition strategy. How many energy gels should I consume? Certainly the texture of the gel seems to be designed to go down easily. With a fluid consistency, we found they're well suited to high-intensity efforts, and real fruit juices provide tasty flavors without putting too much stress on your gut.There's plenty of talk around fuelling your rides with fat or even adding protein – but most nutritionists still argue that, during exercise, carbs are king.You'll need to top up your carb stores on rides over 90 minutes; anything shorter and your body can usually sustain itself on existing reserves. Additionally, every batch of this product is tested for banned substances through the Informed Sports programme, therefore is accessible to elite athletes. Products also undergo rigorous testing using ISO 17025 accredited methods to provide the highest level of assurance for athletes. For further information about the testing process, please visit informed-sport.com Energy requirements vary between individuals, increasing with intensity. The general rule of thumb is to feed yourself with one gram of carbohydrate per kilo of body weight, each hour – so a 60 kilogram individual should aim for 60 grams an hour, while an 80kg rider would need around 80g.

Every batch of this product is tested for banned substances under the Informed Sport programme. Products undergo rigorous testing using ISO 17025 accredited methods, therefore provides the highest level of assurance for athletes. So for further information about the testing process, please visit informed-sport.com Introducing OTE Super Gel, the ultimate high-carb energy boost in two irresistible flavors: Berry and Tropical. With a whopping 40g of carbohydrate per 66g gel, this product offers double the energy of a standard OTE Energy Gel. When you need a substantial surge of energy but have limited time to consume it, OTE Super Gel is your go-to solution. Product Features Our final tip to finish on is to try and avoid using any sports nutrition you are not familiar with on the big day (even if it’s free!) So either plan and practice using the products the race organiser is providing in training or make sure you take sufficient supplies of your own nutrition.We wanted to share some of our favourite products to help you fuel optimally, especially for your longer runs. How to fuel for your longer runs

This product delivers 40g of carbohydrate per 66g gel; that’s right that is DOUBLE the energy of a standard gel! McGregor recommends consuming 30-60g of carbs per hour for the first three hours of running, increasing to 60-90g of carbs per hour if you’re still going after that. This can be in the form of gels, drinks or solids. Some gels come with additives such as caffeine. Studies have shown that caffeine can boost performance when administered in the correct dosage - but the milligrams per average cup of coffee can vary wildly. The amount in a gel will always be uniform and thus dosage can be properly tailored to requirement.

The natural orange flavour, containing real fruit juice concentrate, which provides a refreshing fruity taste in an easy to consume, almost liquid-like consistency.