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Energy Gel & Its Work

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Carbohydrate, which comes in two forms: glycogen and glucose, is the best energy source during intensive exercise. Glycogen is stored mainly in muscles and liver cells, whereas glucose is present in the blood and is the body's primary energy source. Muscle glycogen levels drop while we exercise, and if they are not restored, our performance can suffer. 

When exercising, your body can also use fat as a fuel source. The problem is that fat takes a long time to break down into valuable energy. This means it's suitable for low-intensity exercise like long walks. Still, it's less effective as a fuel source for high-intensity exercise like cycling, running, or other aerobic sports like high-intensity gym workouts. 

That's where 에너지젤 or Power Gels come in handy. Energy gels are an easy and quick way to replenish energy resources before they deplete and influence your performance.

When will you require energy gels?

Glycogen stores in our muscles are limited; when exercising at a moderate pace, we can generally store roughly 90 minutes of muscle glycogen. This means that consuming energy gels can help you if you are exercising for longer than 90 minutes and/or at a high level. 

Running, cycling, team sports, high-intensity gym workouts, and other endurance sports are examples where you would require instant energy. To fulfill this requirement, you can use energy-giving products like 에너지바, Energy Bake, Energy Gelsetc.

Consumption Method

The carbohydrate content of each Sis Gel is 22 grams. It is common to ingest 30-60g of carbohydrate every hour during endurance races or training sessions. This means that, in addition to water, you may need between 2 to 3 봉크 방지energy gels every hour of exercise. 

Water helps to replace fluids lost via sweating and ensures that carbohydrates the Sis Gels are absorbed properly. 

Start consuming gels early to maintain glycogen stores topped up and perform at your best during a long training session or race. Start taking them around 50-60 minutes if you're racing for 2-3 hours or more. Allow the body to absorb the gels before adding another - there is no benefit to consuming too many of them. 

If you're just training for a specific competition or event, including energy gels in your workouts will help your body adjust to and benefit from their use.

 

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