ATLET - Organic Energy Gels Box (45x25g) - Flavour of Your Choice

Red Berry Gel

ATLET Red Berry energy gel provides immediate energy, so it should be used when you feel a sudden drop in energy to restore your energy during the race. You need 2 to 3 gels per hour of racing to meet your carbohydrate needs.

ITS MAIN BENEFITS:

▶ made with 4 complementary carbohydrate sources (rice syrup, maltodextrin, agave syrup, flower honey)
▶ Carbohydrate intake for endurance exercise; energy is released quickly into the body
▶ Fluid gel texture that is easy to absorb during exercise
▶ Resealable (once opened, turn the cap over and insert it onto the tube)

ATLET energy gels are made with carefully selected 100% organic ingredients and help you manage long-duration efforts during both training and competition.

Lemon Guarana Gel

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

 Improves physical performance while helping improve concentration and alertness

Thanks to its formulation, ATLET Lemon Guarana energy gel provides immediate energy, so it should be used when you feel a sudden drop in energy to restore your energy during the race while helping improve  your alertness and concentration.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A GUARANA-BASED GEL COMPARED WITH A CLASSIC GEL?

Guarana or caffeine?

Guarana is a plant that contains caffeine.
The effects of caffeine on sports performance are now well documented.
It is a neurostimulant that promotes dopamine secretion and thereby improves energy, endurance, and concentration levels.

Human studies using a variety of exercise protocols have shown improved performance after caffeine consumption. Caffeine has very different effects from one individual to another; this is why we recommend incorporating it into your training as often as possible to observe your own sensitivity and responsiveness.

SO WHY DIDN’T WE SIMPLY USE CAFFEINE IN OUR GEL?

First, because the stimulating effects of caffeine are much shorter-lived than those of guarana.
With guarana, the sensation of energy is therefore more diffuse and progressive, exactly what endurance athletes seek in order to remain as stable as possible throughout the effort.

In addition, caffeine causes side effects in some people (palpitations, arrhythmia, anxiety, or nervousness) that can be counterproductive to optimal sports performance.

However, studies on guarana have shown that it appears to have positive effects at rest on cognitive tasks  without the negative effects associated with caffeine intake. This is another important reason to favor guarana over caffeine.

BUT GUARANA IS ALSO INTERESTING IN ITS OWN RIGHT…

Clinical studies have shown that consuming guarana leads to significant improvements in the performance of cognitive tests.
Effects are also visible in alertness, concentration, and attention.
Considering the caffeine content (9 to 11%) consumed in this study, the authors suggest that the effects cannot be attributed solely to its caffeine content.

Guarana does indeed improve alertness and concentration, which can be very important in endurance sports, where the intensity and duration of the effort may tend to impair clarity of mind.

 Guarana also has antioxidant properties

We know that regular physical activity, whether more or less intense, leads to increased production of free radicals involved in the oxidative stress process.
To counteract this, it is advisable to consume more antioxidants than the general population.
This is why our Lemon gel, like all other ATLET products, contains acerola powder.

Here, the acerola’s effects are enhanced by the antioxidant effect of guarana.

▶ Guarana accelerates recovery

Organic guarana prevents cramps and muscle soreness by promoting the elimination of lactic acid.
 This allows for less painful recovery.

Consuming guarana at the beginning of the day promotes deeper, more restorative sleep, making it ideal when training load is higher.

 Guarana is a natural fat burner

Its consumption is often associated with weight loss, usually in combination with green tea. It is not a conventional fat burner. The plant contains not only caffeine but also many tannins (antioxidants) and catechins. These active compounds may help reduce appetite and limit cravings. By reducing your food intake, this may contribute to reducing your body’s overall calorie intake.