32GI

[Bbox]

Got mine from The SweatShop in Fourways.....

 

I must admit the stuff works very well

[MDW]

hi mdw can you not stock this at dischem montana in pretoria please

Dis-Chem Centurion now stocks it we don't really have a say on who they decide should stock but its slowly rolling out to more and more shops will keep you posted all the best Mark

[jatho]

After reading this forum last week and being at the point where my current supplement was running out I decided to give 32Gi a bash, used it a couple of times over the last week, tastes pretty good but is sweet as hell, havent noticed a considerable difference / improvement in my riding but suppose I wont after only using it for a week. Have also had the loss of appetite after riding that others are talking about, not entirely sure this is good

 

I'll continue using it until its finished (which will include The Jock next week) and will post feedback then. Must be honest was expecting something out of the ordinary after reading some of the miracle claims but nothing spectacular apart from the great taste

[ridr]

Just had my online order delivered - 6x 1kg tubs, 25x chews Should last a while! Thanks MDW.

[MDW]

Hi there

 

See my responses below in red hope they help, let me know if you need anything further

 

Hi there,

I've decided to give 32GI a try for two reasons:

1) I felt I was was kind of out of energy during the last ks of my last MTB marathons (although the overall average speed was good). Actually I feel very energetic during the first half of the race, achieving great average speed, then slowing down big time towards the end. Maybe the claimed "sustained energy" of 32GI could help.

There are many possible reason why you might feel more tired towards the end of a race or training regime, firstly you might start out a little hard, you want to of course save those fast twitch fiber activation for the end for the push, you might spike your energy levels too early on, causing a dip towards the end by missing appropriate feed times. 32Gi is not a miracle drink but it does not spike and it does sustain, but how you race and how you train is not just energy drink dependent its a combination of factors which all need to be taken into consideration, even the meals you eat through the week and especially the 48 hours before will have a direct impact on your system, on the day.

2) I've noticed I have put on around 3kgs lately, although I'm training quite hard (but only spinning classes 4 times a week as i have no time for cycling on weekdays) and race marathons every weekend. Can this maybe due to incorrect use/overdose of a high GI energy drink? Maybe 32GI could help?

Weight gain = poor nutrition really as harsh as that sounds it really is the reason. People put on weight because they take in more calories than they are burning off whether training or not.32Gi is sugar free so of course its a better option to a energy drink during a spinning class, because I promise you that an energade in the gym = pure weight gain, you wont utilise all that glucose and the balance will be stored as fat.

 

Now a few questions:

- It looks like 32GI is more suitable for long endurance events. Nevertheless I'm used to drinking some energy drink for spinning classes as I don't feel very energetic when I go to spinning at 6PM and only had a light lunch a few hours before. Could 32GI help me to get energy for the spinning and help weight loss? I was thinking about having half a serving (equals 1 hour of energy, correct?) diluted in a bottle. Should I have it before spinning, during, half before and half during?

32Gi is suitable for short intense events as well as endurance, it caters for both very well. Eating through the day should be your prioirty, 6 meals at least, good breakfast, mid-morning snack such as a low GI fruit (apple), frozen yoghurt, provita and sugar free peanut butter, boiled egg, just some examples, lunch then should be healthy combination of food groups, stick to complex carbs nothing high in sugar, and then of course mid afternoon snack, and then pre-training or maybe just a 32Gi energy drink is fine, then recovery meal, and a light dinner. These are just the basics, every person is unique and needs to be really analysed to see what is most suitable for them to eat. Remember Complex carbs, stay away from sugar, healthy fats, 6 meals at least, 5-6 portions of fruit and veggies a day and lean protein.32Gi you should start to drink a full serving 20 minutes or so before your class to get it into the system and drink through the class you will feel good on it, if there is left over, just put in the fridge it wont go off ever and use the next time. It does oxidize more fat than its nearest energy drink rival actually 28% more, so u will burn fat on it as opposed to store.

 

 

- Now, for race purposes, a question about 32GI electrolytes replacement / rehydration properties. I noticed that 32GI contains only half the quantity of sodium/potassium with regards to the energy drinks I've used before. How do i know if this quantity is enough to keep me hydrated correctly for long endurance events (sometimes up to 6 hours). In some cases, do you advice to take hydration complements for a more complete electrolyte replacement?

I've also noticed that 32GI does not contain any of the following minerals present in other energy drinks i have used: magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, chloride....what is it all about? Are these minerals usefull for hydration, or it it some kind of bull**** marketing? Ok this is a great question. Firstly our energy drink is ISOTONIC meaning it has the exact amount of electrolytes for hydration, the same as hydrate 60 for example. The main electrolytes required are sodium and potassium, some energy drinks can have 5 times the amount, I feel that is totally necessary, as, o be honest you should be able to drink only water and stay hydrated. The more nonsense you put into a drink the more it is going to have possible side effects on your system. We keep it clean and simple. You have a susceptibility to cramping then take a electrolyte table or something additional, but remember cramping is not caused by an energy drink, its caused by either over use of muscle not catered for in training, or dilution of electrolytes ie: over hydration. Some drinks contain zinc, or excessive amounts of it, what for, it has the side effect of making you nauseas, at least in a lot of people. Besides zinc is useful for a throat infection lol ;-), not for racing. keep it natural keep it simple, the less complicated the healthier, the better you will feel and the less problems.

- other question: some of the other energy drink I used contain L-glutamine which is supposed to aid muscular recovery. Can this product can be mixed with 32GI? Can it help and for what king of event? long endurance or muti-stage events?

Yes, you can add L-Glutamine to our drink, if you want, there is no real proof that it actually works to what its promoted for, there are arguments for and against, but each to his own. Our drink is a base you can add with pleasure.L-Carnitine is another that you can add, if again you feel it is a benefit.

 

- my actual energy drink contains peptoPro and I've seen that it can be mixed with 32GI. In what case this product may be used and what are the actual benefits?

Many believe that a protein peptide assists with muscle recovery during an event due to the speed at which it is processed and put into the system. From what I understand its a very negligible difference, however some people swear by it and some say not necessary. But to answer your question, you can add it to our drink and even make the drink more concentrate if you want to mask the bitter taste a little more. Some like the bitterness though.

 

- last one: what do you suggest to have during a race, in case you need a "kick" but don't want to alter the 32GI benefits by spiking your blood glucose?

It depends at what stage in the race. We have 32gi chews, which give a little more of a peak, however additions like caffeine and taurine, should really be held off towards the end as well as the sugar, they all give a kick, but rather in the last hour or 45 minutes than to early on. Do you really need a kick, if you are feeling good all the way through?

 

Well, I know it's a lot of questions but I would appreciate detailed answers,

Cheers.

[MDW]

After reading this forum last week and being at the point where my current supplement was running out I decided to give 32Gi a bash, used it a couple of times over the last week, tastes pretty good but is sweet as hell, havent noticed a considerable difference / improvement in my riding but suppose I wont after only using it for a week. Have also had the loss of appetite after riding that others are talking about, not entirely sure this is good

 

I'll continue using it until its finished (which will include The Jock next week) and will post feedback then. Must be honest was expecting something out of the ordinary after reading some of the miracle claims but nothing spectacular apart from the great taste

 

32Gi is not a rocket strapped to your back lol :-) sorry to disappoint, but it does sustain, and you really notice this after 2 hours of exercise where you feel your energy levels are constant. You aint going to get a kick a boost or a thrill, but you will feel good. You can dilute the sweetness remember it can be mixed with 750ml's or 500ml's

As for the hunger suppression, its only because your energy levels are still stable, remember we eat for energy, so not eating is because you have that energy, it also means weight loss :-) no overdoing it on excessive calories which we all excuse, as we are permitted to pig out because we train hard :-)

[Lounge Lizard]

OK, Got some 32 GI and gave it a Try

 

Like most, I am keen on dropping some kilos - and always wonder if I am taking in too many extra kj's during a ride/race. I have been feeling good and fit - example did the Knysna MTB and Road and wanted more - and during the end of training rides I look for one more hill to enjoy.

 

So, with this in mind - got myself some 32GI - and went for a training ride.

 

Results:

- felt ok during the first hour but started to fade at about 2 hrs into the ride.

- Ate a packet of the GI chews (not sure how the hell one is suppose to do this - its a big gel square cut into strips/blocks. You can't eat it like a bar because pieces/strips fall off. You can't squeeze it out of the packet - it sticks to the sides. It best eaten by picking out piece by piece like a packet of crisp etc. but I prefer to eat on the go and want to keep a hand on the handle bar ! I really enjoyed the taste - but not the battle to eat it.

- After 60km I was really starting to feel flat

- Tried to drink more to increase the carbo intake.

- Felt full - not hungry - and not sure how to get energy into my system

- Decided on a short cut home - after 80km felt as if I had used only water on the almost 3hr ride.

- Arrived home more tired than normal - (BUT the next day, my legs were less sore that normal ?)

 

In summary

- this stuff just does not give me the energy I need - My energy level just went down-hill.

- No, I was not hungry or thirsty

BUT, is a lack of after ride hunger and thirst - as mentioned as the 32GI benefit - of any value ?

I can take appetite suppressing tablets for that !

- Will try it again (because I bought 2 tubs !)- but not expecting good results now.

 

Yes, I am sure low GI's are a very good diet regime - but on the bike I need faster energy to burn ! I get the impression this stuff will only work if you do long low intensity stuff - like a long slow jog or walk - were normal food would have been just as good.

[ridr]

Did Walkerville 60km today - 2:23

Lost my second bottle on the rocky descent and thought 'oh cr*p!' still a long way to go. But 1 bottle was enough. Finished still feeling strong :-)

[leet22]

I get mine on monday. Will see how it goes

[pedal pusher]

I must say I am impressed with the drink.Ive tried the lime flavour which is good as it is not 2 sweet.I have done Walkerville,Logwood & Suikerbos with 32GI.Only used 1 bottle on each ride.It is also good to load with it

I will stick to it,great value for money

[MDW]

A big thank you to Fritz Pienaar Cycles for inviting us to support the Nissan Diamond Rush XCM at Cullinan, FREE fuel was provided to all who requested, the feedback has really been great, we will be supporting more of these events going forwards - Fuelled by 32Gi

[lost frog]

Hi,

I've been on a low GI diet for nearly two weeks now and I have done one race, focusing on low GI food for the previous dinner and breakfast on the race morning.

I can feel the benefit of the diet already :constant level of energy throughout the day, weight loss, general well-being.

During the 70kms MTB race last weekend, I have felt better than ever. I have taken 1 serving of 32GI 30min before the start and 2 servings during the race (although I have never felt that the second serving was necessary...but well I drunk it), and nothing else during the race. First time I was testing the drink during a long endurance event.

After the race, I check my brand new heart rate monitor : 3200 kCal burnt...which seems to be a "normal" value for a 4 hours cycling race.

Then I check the 32GI bottle : 189kcal per serving, which means the drink has provided me with a total of 567kcal (3 servings).

So the drinks has provided me with only 17% of the energy I used during the race...what the hell !!!!

Am I correct if I say that the energy provided by the drink is somewhat negligible, or at least only represent a complement of energy? where did the balance of energy come from? Body fat burning? previous meals? can your body "accumulate" low GI food for a few days prior to a race and deliver it when you need it? Or the energy comes mostly from your last breakfast and dinner before the race?

I thought I could use my heart rate monitor for energy replacement during a race but the equation seems more complicated now...

Last question, how can you say that 32GI can provide 2 hours of energy with one serving (189kCal) ? An average cyclist like me burns maybe something between 1500 and 2000kCal during a 2 hours race...

Can you please try to clarify my thoughts or tell me if I'm missing the point somewhere?

Thanks

[Stretched@Birth]

I have a further thought to add to lost frog. There are all of these reports of only 1 bottle required dusing the race, but surely, even if 32GI can provide the energy requirements, you still need to replenish liquid lost through sweating to avoid dehydration?

[shade]

..and so what if many 'high profile' athletes are using this product? ..there are just so many 'high profile' athletes using the Powerbalance Band !!

 

..just my 2c

[MDW]

Hi,

I've been on a low GI diet for nearly two weeks now and I have done one race, focusing on low GI food for the previous dinner and breakfast on the race morning.

I can feel the benefit of the diet already :constant level of energy throughout the day, weight loss, general well-being.

During the 70kms MTB race last weekend, I have felt better than ever. I have taken 1 serving of 32GI 30min before the start and 2 servings during the race (although I have never felt that the second serving was necessary...but well I drunk it), and nothing else during the race. First time I was testing the drink during a long endurance event.

After the race, I check my brand new heart rate monitor : 3200 kCal burnt...which seems to be a "normal" value for a 4 hours cycling race.

Then I check the 32GI bottle : 189kcal per serving, which means the drink has provided me with a total of 567kcal (3 servings).

So the drinks has provided me with only 17% of the energy I used during the race...what the hell !!!!

Am I correct if I say that the energy provided by the drink is somewhat negligible, or at least only represent a complement of energy? where did the balance of energy come from? Body fat burning? previous meals? can your body "accumulate" low GI food for a few days prior to a race and deliver it when you need it? Or the energy comes mostly from your last breakfast and dinner before the race?

I thought I could use my heart rate monitor for energy replacement during a race but the equation seems more complicated now...

Last question, how can you say that 32GI can provide 2 hours of energy with one serving (189kCal) ? An average cyclist like me burns maybe something between 1500 and 2000kCal during a 2 hours race...

Can you please try to clarify my thoughts or tell me if I'm missing the point somewhere?

Thanks

 

Lost Frog,thanks for the feedback, how it works is simple, feeds you the glucose required BUT, causes fat store oxidization and yes you used your fat stores for the balance of the energy, you know you can rnu 30-40 marathons on your fat stores alone. It works in both ways, feeding and tapping. We are going to have testing done on glycogen store sparing as from the test carried out overseas we understand your glycogen stores are also spared for longer. Its a total change in sports performance and nutrition stance, will bring you the info as it comes to us. You can read more our new website has just been uploaded www.32gi.com :-)

[MDW]

WWW.32GI.COM is back up and running, stay tuned our blog will be up soon, news events, athletes and we will be providing nutrition tips, racing and training tips across the board from various parties. Our online store is also active, with chews and bottles and accessories for order.