Dextro Energy

You can find Dextro Energy at Bulevip to give you energy while you train with their gels or bars. You will love its flavors!

What are energy gels?

Energy gels are the great allies of runners and cyclists, especially in long-term competitions in which glycogen stores need to be quickly replenished to obtain sustained energy without wasting a single minute.

They provide fast assimilation carbohydrates, replenish minerals and electrolytes. By taking energy gels we are able to delay the onset of fatigue as much as possible and prevent the muscles from suffering during long workouts, thanks to the instantaneous replenishment of glycogen.

What are energy gels used for?

• higher energy

• Delayed onset of fatigue

• Replenishment of glycogen stores

• Greater hydration thanks to the contribution of electrolytes

How to take energy gels?

The energy gels must generally be taken in efforts lasting more than an hour, every hour, approximately. This amount may vary depending on the level of demand and the type of gel in question.

The gels are usually taken with water to facilitate their intake, although there are certain gels with a more liquid texture, which can be taken without the need to accompany them with liquid.

Sports gels usually have a version with and without caffeine, so you can combine them according to your needs, although it is normal to alternate a gel with and another without caffeine, or leave the gel with caffeine for the last stretch of training or competition.

The function of energy gels is similar to that of energy bars, so taking them can be alternated with taking a bar without any problem.

What are energy bars?

Energy bars are those with a high carbohydrate content that are consumed during exercise for immediate energy. They are usually enriched with vitamins to ensure proper absorption of nutrients. These bars are very common among resistance (or endurance) athletes such as cyclists, runners or triathletes.

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When to take energy bars?

• During exercise : It is recommended to take energy bars during sports practice, in resistance exercises, lasting more than an hour. As a general rule, we recommend taking 1 bar every hour of exercise, or dividing it into small bites. You can alternate taking 1 bar with that of 1 energy gel with or without caffeine. These amounts may vary depending on the level of demand and the bars or gels in question.
• Before exercise : If you prefer, you can take an energy bar half an hour before exercise to ensure that you begin exercise with optimal glycogen levels.
• As a snack : If you need to carb-load prior to a competition, or are immersed in nutrition for weight gain, you can have an energy bar as a snack at any time of the day.