I’ve run ultramarathons (foot races that are longer than the marathon distance of 42.195km) that took only five hours. I’ve also completed a few that lasted over 24 h…
I’ve run ultramarathon races fueled almost entirely by bananas and I’ve run my best marathons fueled entirely by gels. A little disclosure: I’m not a profess…
Are energy gels and sports drinks the same thing? The answer is not really but also kind of yes.
They serve the same purpose: replenishing lost nutrients, particularly carbohydra…
One of the most widely discussed topics in sports nutrition is whether to eat or fast before a workout. Whichever side you lean toward, energy gels can be a convenient tool for daily …
Maybe I oversold it with the title and graphic. If you’ve read previous reviews, you should know that I don’t believe there are delicious energy gels, only palatable …
Let’s start with the bottom line – energy gels are simply better than candy to help you fuel through your endurance adventures such as marathons, century bike rides, …
The South Africa-based 32GI first came to prominence with its low glycemic philosophy for replenishing carbohydrates. Over the years, the company’s portfolio expanded …
Following our review of Honey Stinger Gels, we reached out to a few folks closer to the Honey Stinger Hive to get their point of view and some insights about their energy gels. We were …
Energy gels are better. They give you a quick boost in a super compact, energy-dense package. Energy bars are better. They’re tastier, leave you satisfied, and provide mor…
There are two schools of thought.
Sugar is sugar. The source doesn’t matter because the human body will metabolize it into glycogen regardless.
Or
