Science in Sport Energy System

Pre Workout

Carbo Loading - If you're looking for quick, easy ways to increase your carbohydrate levels prior to the big event, PSP22 Energy can be mixed at high concentrations to provide a low bulk drink with plenty of Carbs. Alternatively, you can use Go Gels or Go Bars to provide a quick easy way to get the energy in if you're not near your bottle of PSP22.

Strength Training - To build muscle, you need to make the right sort of proteins are available for your body to process and build muscle. Build is specifically designed to provide the right proteins and drive them into your protein pool to aid muscle building during a strength workout. Altenratively, if you don't have your shaker or water with you, eating a Build Bar just before the workout gives your body the right nutrients to work with.

During Workout

Fuelling - PSP22 and all of our gels are a great way to get high amounts of energy on board whilst maintaining an isotonic balance. Go Electrolyte will also offer a source of energy whilst adding electrolytes to aid hydration. During gentler periods of exercise and to break up the sometimes monotonous feeding by drink and gel, Go Bars offer a great, naturally tasty and healthy way to take on board solid carbs.

Hydrating - Go Electrolyte and Smart 1. are ideal for topping up your electrolyte levels to keep yourself hydrated whilst giving you an energy boost too. If you're looking for something to keep you hydrated without any carbs, SuperHydro is the perfect solution.
Caffeine Boost - For a pick me up, Smart 1. and Smart 1. Gels give you a caffeine boost along with a shot of energy and electrolytes.

Post Workout

Immediately After - Within 30 to 45 minutes after exercise REGO Recovery has a combination of  Protein and Carbohydrates to start the regenerative process and boost  your adaptation to exercise. REGO Recovery has a fairly thick smoothie type consistency, for a thinner alternative try REGO Rapid. Build Bars also have a combination of Protein and Carbohydrates so can be used as a convenient alternative, especially if you're going to be sat in an office after a morning workout.

Night - Nocte contains a slow release protein, high in tryptophan that the body uses to produce serotonin and melatonin, the "sleep" and "happy" hormones. The protein also helps the body slowly repair itself as you sleep.