Carbo-Gy is a hypertonic drink. This means that the number of particles in the drink is higher than the number of particles in the blood and that its main purpose is to provide energy. Carbo-Gy contains 13.2% carbohydrates per 100 ml. It is therefore the ideal energy drink. Carbo-Gy is a hyper-concentrated carbohydrate drink that can be drunk hot or cold. The drink has a dual purpose: 1) carbohydrate replenishment and 2) energy drink during exercise.
Carbohydrate replenishment is the storage of carbohydrates (10-12g of carbohydrates per kg of body weight per day) the day before exercise, in order to have as much muscle glycogen as possible before the competition. Carbohydrate replenishment has been shown to improve performance during prolonged exercise (marathons, triathlons, long-distance swimming) and prolong endurance in team sports with repeated high-intensity sprints (such as football).
How much carbohydrate should be consumed during exercise?
Exercices < 1 h: no need to consume carbohydrates during exercise.
Exercices 1-2 h: 30-60g of corbohydrates per hour of exercise.
Exercices 2-3 h: 60-90g of corbohydrates per hour of exercise.
Exercices >3 h: 90-120g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise.
Who should use Etixx Carbo Gy?
The Etixx Carbo Gy supplies carbohydrates in large doses and therefore is suitable for anyone that needs to take on large amounts of fuel. This might be in preparation for intense endurance events such as triathlons, marathons and cycling sportives or might be during a heavy training block for team sports such as rugby. This drink can be used pre-training to maximise fuel stores or during training to keep your fuel stores topped up. It can also be drank warm, making it an ideal fuel for training and competing in cold weather.