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 It's a
nightmare trying to work out which energy
drink will suit your body (stomach) with all
the products that are availably on the
market today. They fall into two types,
'Carbohydrate' based (energy providing) or
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isotonic is better in warm weather as the
body can absorb the weaker carb mix quicker,
keeping you hydrated even when you're
pouring with sweat. Carbohydrate drinks are
quickly taken in by the body, but have a
higher percentages of carbs, so are great
for enduro events or when you need to keep
energy levels high for longer. The main
stuff found in the mix is Glucose,
Fructose, Sucrose & Maltodextrin.
Fructose:
provides a prolonged release of energy,
often found in carbo drinks.
Glucose,
Sucrose & Maltodextrin: Are quickly
absorbed by the body, so are common in
isotonic drinks. |
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The most
important thing to remember is to choose
a energy drink that you like (sounds
daft) but it's no good riding around
the trails or racing with a bad feeling
in the stomach & not wanting to take a
swig of the mix. |
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ISOTONIC
DRINK: |
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SIS GO
Flavours:
Lemon & Lime, Watermelon, Blackcurrant,
Tropical
www.scienceinsport.com |
SIS is a
very popular brand they provide a wide
selection of products for all types of
events. 'GO' is made for hot
weather, where salt is lost through
sweating, as electrolytes can be
absorbed quickly by the body. As with 'PSP22'
(the carbo option to 'GO') both
use malyodextrin as the main source of
energy, the difference being 'GO'
also uses fructose, which is quicker to
be absorbed.
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We
like the Blackcurrant & Watermelon
flavours |
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ISOTONIC
DRINK: |
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ENERVIT
G Sport
Flavours:
Lemon or Orange.
www.enervit.com |
Enervit is
not that well known in the U.K. but it's
a big name in Italy. Using fructose for
quick absorption, 'Enervit G Sport'
provides a balanced mix of energy &
fluid when out in hot weather. It's not
just energy & fluids that are lost, so
'Enervit' has added mineral salts &
vitamins to try & help maintain a good
balance in the body. With a high % of
sugar in the carbs, this will not offer
a good long term energy kick as some
others. It's got dehydrated fruit juice,
which gives it the taste of real fruit.
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We
like the Orange flavour |
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ISOTONIC
DRINK: |
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MAXIM
HYPOTONIC ENERGY DRINK
Flavours:
Tropical Fruit, Orange & Lemon, Lemon &
Lime. fisheroutdoors |
MAXIM
HYPOTONIC is quite a refreshing
drink, its designed for fast absorption,
'Maxim' uses maltodextrin &
sucrose for its energy source, while
Vitamin B12 & B1 help to support the
carb metabolism with Vitamin C acting as
an anti-oxidant. Similar to 'Enervit G
Sport' there is a high sugar content,
which is as quickly absorbed as 'GO'
but, unlike 'GO' will not offer a
sustained release of energy. 'Maxim' is
a bit sweet, its best for shorter
events.
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We
like the Orange & Lemon flavour |
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CARBO
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HIGH 5
4:1 ENERGY SOURCE
Flavours:
Fresh Citrus & Summer Fruits
www.highfive.co.uk |
HIGH 5 is
well know in the U.K. for its energy
products, they have being doing some
home-work & come up with the new
'High5 4:1'. It contains 4 parts
carbs to 1 part protein, research has
shown this combo can provide more energy
to enduro riders. '4:1' also
contains High Electrolyte Anti Cramp (HEAC)
& antioxidants to reduce cramp. That's a
good thing in our book, the taste is a
little bit on the dry-side (chalky)
that's due to the protein. For all you
enduro riders it's a product worth a
try.
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We
like the Summer Fruit flavour |
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CARBO
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TORQ ENERGY
Flavours:
Neutral, Natural Pink Grapefruit, Lemon
& Orange.
www.torqfitness.co.uk |
TORQ's
natural flavours give the drink a zippy
taste of real fruit. Torq doesn't use
any artificial colours, flavours or
preservatives & gives the choice of an
organic option. Maltodextrin is the main
carbo source to optimise a long
term energy release. As usual the right
mix will be quickly absorbed by the
body.
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We
like the Natural Orange flavour |
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CARBO
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POWERBAR
PERFORMANCE SPORT DRINK
Flavours:
Berry, Lemon & Orange.
www.zyro.eu.com |
POWERBAR 'Performance
Sport Drink' contains a mix of
carbs, Vitamins, Minerals & Amino Acids.
'Powerbar' uses a 2-in-1
combination of carbs & electrolytes to
supply long term energy from fructose,
while instant energy is supplied with
the maltodextrin. Also 'BCAA's'
muscles breakdown is reduced, while
vitamins C, E, & B boost energy levels.
Its ideal for those who like a more
natural flavour to a drink.
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We
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CARBO
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MAXIMUSCLE
VIPER
Flavours:
Orange, Fruit Punch.
www.maximuscle.co.uk |
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MAXIMUSCLE
Viper' utilises branch amino acids (BCAA's)
along with maltodextrin to not only help
maintain energy levels, but as well as
help reduce amino acid imbalances, which
contribute to muscle breakdown &
fatigue. As well as carbo's Maxim also
add electrolytes to speed up the
hydration process & replace salt lost by
sweating. May take a bit getting use to,
but it is good stuff.
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We
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