Suggested Use
- Consume 1 to 4 PowerGel™ Hydro Energy Gel pouches with water per hour of training or racing.
- Take into consideration that PowerGel™ Hydro Mojito flavor contains 50mg of caffeine per pouch.
Carbohydrates
Consume 30-90 grams of C2Max Dual Source Carb Mix-containing products per hour of activity (1)
- Target: Up to a 2-3 hrs session/race, 30-60g/hr
- Target: For sessions/races longer than 2-3 hrs, 30-90g/hr
- For best results, start consuming soon after starting exercise and then regularly throughout
- Mix and match from the following C2Max Dual Source Carb Mix-containing products to hit your target hourly carb intake range – see note immediately below about caffeine-containing products
| Product | Grams of C2MAX Dual Source Carb Mix per pouch/serving |
| PowerGel™ Original Energy Gel | 25g/pouch |
| PowerGel™ Hydro Liquid Energy Gel | 25g/pouch |
| PowerGel™ Shots Gel Filled Energy Chews | 48g/pouch |
| PowerBar® IsoActive | 29g per 16oz serving |
Caffeine
Target: Latest evidence-based guidelines suggest approximately 3 mg of caffeine per kg bodyweight for endurance performance improvement before or during endurance activities (2).
- For a 50kg (110 lb) person, 150mg from all sources (food, beverage, etc.)
- For a 75kg (165 lb) person, 225mg from all sources (food, beverage, etc.)
- For a 100kg (220 lb) person, 300mg from all sources (food, beverage, etc.)
| Product | Mgs of Caffeine per pouch |
| PowerGel™ Green Apple Original Energy Gel | 50mg/pouch |
| PowerGel™ Mojito Hydro Liquid Energy Gel | 50mg/pouch |
| PowerGel™ Cola PowerShots Gel Filled Energy Chews | 75g/pouch |
Suggestions:
- Practice and Train Your Gut
- Always try first in training to see what works best for you
- Recent research suggests you may be able to train yourself to consume more with practice (3)
References
- Asker Jeukendrup. Carb mixes and benefits. May 14, 2015. Downloaded April 8, 2019. http://www.mysportscience.com/single-post/2015/05/14/Carb-mixes-and-benefits
- LM Burke , AE Jeukendrup, AM Jones, M Mooses. Contemporary Nutrition Strategies to Optimize Performance in Distance Runners and Race Walkers. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, (Ahead of Print) https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2019-0004.
- EP de Oliveira, RC Burini, AE Jeukendrup. Gastrointestinal Complaints During Exercise: Prevalence, Etiology, and Nutritional Recommendations. Sports Medicine May 2014, Volume 44, Supplement 1, pp 79–85. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs40279-014-0153-2#/page-1.
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Trifecta of some “hidden benefits” of PowerGel Hydro – Our youth/junior cycling athletes prefer this product on super hot days as it provides a little extra hydration saving a bit in the water in bottles. Some have little bit of learning curve with thicker gels while training/racing at higher speeds, and Hydro Gel is easier to consume. The longer pouches are easier to access from your jersey pockets! David Sommerville – Verge Sport verge.bike