HYDRATION
Keeping hydrated is an absolute must if you want to perform at your best. Electrolytes like sodium, potassium and magnesium, are lost through sweat and need to be replaced. Water alone is not enough.
ENERGY
Carbohydrate is the essential fuel your body needs during your match, but your store is relatively small. Depleting your store of carbohydrate, known as glycogen depletion, can happen towards the end of a match. Glycogen depletion makes you feel like you have no energy and your legs are like lead.
CAFFEINE
Use caffeine for that extra edge before and during your match. Caffeine contributes to an increase in endurance performance and capacity. It also helps to increase your concentration and reaction time. That means you can stay sharp all the way to the final whistle!
RECOVERY
Muscles become sore and stiff when they are stressed during a match. The depletion of muscle glycogen (muscle carb stores) can impair muscle function resulting in fatigue and reduced exercise performance. The right mix of protein and carbohydrate will help you recover after an intense match and turn up ready to perform at your next training session.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
- ZERO is a refreshing sugar free electrolyte drink with zero calories that makes it simple and easy to stay hydrated. With key electrolytes, sodium, potassium and magnesium, ZERO gives you what water can’t. Simply add the tablet to your Drinks Bottle.
- Energy Gel Aqua Caffeine Hit is a high caffeine gel (10omg/gel) that has a consistency more like a sports drink so, unlike many other gels, you don’t need to drink extra water with it. Take one pre-match and a second at half-time.
- A delicious tasting recovery shake for after your match, Recovery Drink contains 18g of whey isolate, a top quality source of protein which contributes towards muscle growth and maintenance.