Get Fit and Healthy for The half marathon of Madrid, was due to the corona virus was postponed to november, in which Angélique reluctantly, her focus has shifted to the 20 km of Brussels which is, for the time being still continue to. Her workouts are now more than 15 km, so she is now sportgels and beverage needs. Nutrition expert, Julie Turelinckx did the test, they are worth the money.

Carbohydrates are the primary fuel during exercise. Since they are in very small amounts to be stored in the body, you need to complete when you are training or competing. In energiegels and drinks are simple carbohydrates, such as glucose, is used. Which are the simple sugars, that also improves the energy.

“as soon As I was 15 miles out, I’m as to start testing,” says Angélique. “I have been using the 6D since I’m up there with the best for now. Those rules are very, very liquid. I don’t think it’s comfortable the liquid, mushy feel in the mouth. But that is a personal opinion. For the three quarters of an hour, I take a gel, and then I’ll get an energy boost. That is a real one. You have to use it in practice, because it is not easy to swallow while running. It is also important to have the game to test it on any more your stomach will get a good reaction, so you’re not caught off guard.”

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you may Also use sport drinks, they are cost-effective for your energy during long training sessions at this level. A good sports drink contains water, electrolytes, and carbohydrates.

as the Electrolytes you lose when sweating, and should be updated regularly. The principal mineral is sodium. This means that the water will be retained, and that the thirst will be stimulated. A good sports drink should contain between 400 and 1,100 mg of sodium per liter.

If you do a lot of sports use, if you choose, it is best to have a neutral pH. You have to recognize the acidic sports drinks on the flavor, and the addition of the citric acid.

The amount of carbs varies from drink to drink. Quality isotonic sports drink is made up mainly of maltodextrin. That will be further developed in a 2:1 ratio with glucose, sucrose and/or fructose. Also, the pH, or acidity level, it is of interest to you. The lower the pH, the more acidic. Acidic drinks are bad for the teeth. If you do a lot of sports use, if you choose, it is best to have a neutral pH. You have to recognize the acidic sports drinks on the flavor, and the addition of citric acid. Check the list of ingredients.

“I’ll take the isotonic sports drink of the 6D, the powder in the water mix,” says Angélique. “There’s a sale on, and I think that’s a plus. I’ll take my sports drink on the run. The most difficult part is the fact that the longer you train, the more you can take it on the road. It all starts with you, but now I wear my is already is a band around my waist, with my drinkbus, and more. Soon I will have a backpack!”

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