Maximising energy and performance

Whether you a professional athlete, body builder or general fitness enthusiast your energy consumption is vital to your training. It is imperative you provide your body with a good source of slow, medium and fast acting carbohydrates to properly fuel and hydrate your system. Having the right balance of carbohydrates throughout the day before and after training can play an important role in fat burning and training intensity.

What are energy formulas?

There are a number of energy drinks and products available. It is important to find a drink that has a tri-blend of carbohydrates. This means a formula that contains glucose, dextrose and maltodextrin or maybe fructose. All these forms of carbohydrates provide energy at different times. Dextrose for instance provides a quick burst of energy whilst maltodextrin provides a more sustained prolonged period of energy.

It is important you get a well balanced energy formula that does not just provide energy but also other ingredients that promote recovery and hydration. Sci-Mentor has a number of energy products dedicated to providing all the nutrients you need at the right time. Our products contain good carbohydrate sources and recovery nutrients. We use electrolytes in our Electade and VM20 products, great for maintaining hydration. We also include L-Glutamine for aiding recovery and prevention of muscle degradation.

What are the benefits of energy formulas?

Energy products from Sci-Mentor could benefit the user in a number of ways. You may see an increase in your intensity in the gym, an increase in energy levels, an increase in reaction time and recovery. Providing your body with the correct energy levels could increase your strength and muscle gains. As previously said the electrolytes in our formulas will hydrate your body helping to avoid dehydration.

Should you use an energy formula?

If you want to make good gains in fitness, muscle size, muscle maintenance and strength then it is important you use a good energy based product. The right level of carbohydrates could increase your energy levels throughout the day, improving well being and workout intensity.