Energy Drinks

When you think of energy drinks, you probably think of a crazy high caffeine buzz, and not much in the way of healthy nutrition. That isn’t always the case! Some energy drinks can not only help improve your performance, but give you easy to digest carbohydrates so you can smash your running goals or strength workout! Energy gels are a great help to those with endurance needs, or that need a pick-me-up for that tough training session. They will deliver quick fuel and vitamins to your body, so you can perform your best!

Energy drinks can be part of an overall nutrition program, and general healthy eating. They are perfect for use before, during, or after training as a quick source of energy, to fuel you to go further. Carbohydrate based energy drinks do contain calories, so are excellent for those with a quick metabolism, or that need the extra helping hand due to increased activity levels.

Energy drinks are excellent for when you need that quick energy boost - perhaps you have a long gym session and you find yourself getting weak and tired, but you know that you need to keep your performance up. Long-distance runners and athletes love energy drinks to help keep them sustained and performing at their best when doing marathons, triathlons and long-distance cycling. Whenever you exercise for very long periods of time, your glycogen / carbohydrate stores become depleted, and this is where energy drinks really shine.

Within energy drinks you may find caffeine and caffeine free options, with B vitamins and quick-release carbohydrates, usually in the form of maltodextrin, which provides glucose to your body. They may also contain electrolytes, which help maintain your body’s balance and assist you with the much needed hydration during your long exercise sessions.