Suggested Use
- Consume 1 to 2 PowerGel™ Shots Energy Chews pouches with a minimum of 16 ounces of water per hour of training or racing.
- Take into consideration that PowerGel™ Hydro Cola flavor contains 75 mg 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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The go to favorite for our cycling youth/junior athletes for before, during, and after racing. Simply the best chews on the market. They don’t “melt” like others, are not “sticky”, and are much easier to access from jersey pocket.
TIP/TRICK: Open/separate the package top completely, then continue to about 1/2 way down each of the 2 sides. Once in jersey pocket, this makes it much easier to access the pouch when riding, especially the last few chews! David Sommerville Verge Sport verge.bike