An energy gel is a concentrated source of fast-absorbing carbohydrates, packed in a small, easy-to-carry sachet with a gel-like texture. Energy gels are specifically developed for use during or around exercise, when your body needs extra energy. They are convenient to carry and quick to use during training and competitions.

Energy Gel Gold has been developed in collaboration with elite sport. The gel contains a combination of glucose and fructose in a 2:1 ratio. This combination allows carbohydrates to be absorbed via multiple pathways in the body during exercise, helping you to take in higher amounts of carbohydrates without this feeling heavy on your stomach.

Energy Gel Gold also contains electrolytes, providing 204 mg of sodium per gel. Sodium is a mineral that is lost through sweat during exercise.

In addition, Energy Gel Gold is designed for practical use. The gels are easy to carry and quick to consume during training sessions and races. The packaging features an anti-litter tear-off, so the tab remains attached to the gel. This prevents littering and helps keep nature clean.

Before exercise

You can also use an energy gel shortly before exercise to top up your energy stores. This can be useful if you have eaten little beforehand or feel you need some extra fuel before starting your workout or competition.

During exercise

An energy gel is ideal during longer or more intensive efforts, such as training sessions, races or events lasting longer than 60 minutes. The gel helps to maintain your energy levels.

A good guideline is to start with 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour during exercise. Energy Gel Gold contains 30 grams of carbohydrates per gel, which equals 1 to 2 energy gels per hour.

During intensive and prolonged exercise, experienced athletes may increase their intake to 90 grams, or in some cases even up to 120 grams of carbohydrates per hour.

Carbohydrate intake guideline

Always test your carbohydrate intake during training sessions first. This allows your body to adapt and helps you find what works best for you before using energy gels during races or events.

Energy Gel Gold is designed to be easily combined with our other sports nutrition products. It pairs well with Sports Drink Gold, which also provides 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. This makes it easy to adjust your carbohydrate intake to the duration and intensity of your exercise.

Energy gels are ideal for all sports lasting longer than 60 minutes. They can be used during training sessions, races and events where you are active for an extended period of time. Examples include:

Endurance sports

• Running
• Trail running
• Cycling
• Mountain biking
• Triathlon
• Speed skating
• Rowing
• Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding

Team and interval-based sports

• Football
• Hockey
• Tennis
• HYROX

Walking

• Long walks, such as hikes

Some athletes may experience stomach or gut discomfort when using energy gels. This often occurs when the body is not yet used to gels or when too many carbohydrates are consumed in a short period of time.

Energy Gel Gold has been developed to help reduce the likelihood of these issues. By combining glucose and fructose in a 2:1 ratio, carbohydrates can be absorbed more effectively, which helps higher intakes to be better tolerated during exercise.

It is always recommended to test energy gels during training. This allows your body to adapt and helps you understand what works best for you before using gels during a race or event, such as a marathon.

Take 1–3 gels per hour during exercise, depending on your carbohydrate needs.

Lemon flavour & Berry flavour gel

Ingredients: Water, maltodextrin, fructose, acid (citric acid), sodium citrates, salt, preservative (potassium sorbate), flavouring.

Energy Gel Gold is produced according to the (doping) standards of the NZVT system and therefore carries the NZVT logo. This means that elite athletes can use Energy Gel Gold with confidence. This allows them to focus fully on achieving peak performance.