The amount of available carbohydrates is a performance-determining factor for endurance sports and high-intensity intermittent exercise (alternating exercise and short breaks). That is why it is important to consume carbohydrates during this type of exercise. They make sure that the blood glucose level is maintained during the training and complement the muscle glycogen (stored sugar in the muscle).
The Etixx Sport Gummies are sport sweets and provide 33g carbohydrates per bag. They contain fast sugars required for the quick replenishment of energy reserves.
If no carbohydrates would be taken during long-term efforts, muscle glycogen stores would be depleted after ~90min. How many carbohydrates should I take during exercise?
- Exercises < 1h(15): not necessary to consume carbohydrates during exercise .
- Exercises 1-2h: 30-60g carbohydrates per hour
- Exercises 2-3h: 60-90g carbohydrates per hour
- Exercises >2.5-3h: 90-120g carbohydrates per hour exercise.
Who can benefit from using Etixx Sport Gummies
The Etixx Sport Gummies can provide benefits to any athlete that needs carbohydrates to maintain performance. They provide long lasting energy supply due to the carbohydrates they include. They contain complex carbohydrates which are broken down and digested slower and therefore energy is released over a longer period of time. They can be easily digested and are therefore ideal for consumption during endurance events such as marathons, triathlons or cycling sportives. They can also be useful for team sport athletes looking to take on some carbohydratewhen they get a break (i.e. football- at half time).