Overvaal Events Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Hi Guys, Is their any of you that can tell me you good Biogen Nutrition is and you to use it as I am new to the sport of Cycling. For example Biogen have a Carbogen and I think the other one is Cytogen which one do you use first.How many of you are using Biogen or are their other alternatives.
Odinson Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Hi Guys, Is their any of you that can tell me you good Biogen Nutrition is and you to use it as I am new to the sport of Cycling. For example Biogen have a Carbogen and I think the other one is Cytogen which one do you use first.How many of you are using Biogen or are their other alternatives. You really never have to drink stuff like that, especially as a beginner. Just top up your bottles with water and make sure to replenish your electrolytes when cycling on very hot days or when you sweat like a pig. Rehidrat is an option, but there are many others to choose from.
Baracuda Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 I use the Carbongen and find it a good balanced mix. Keeps me going well.But I would recommend that one tries a few of them, especially the gels. Some you feel epic, others don't work nearly as well. But it is generally specific to you. I know mates who have come to the opposite conclusion I have, so it is quite difficult to make recommendations.
V12man Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Hi Guys, Is their any of you that can tell me you good Biogen Nutrition is and you to use it as I am new to the sport of Cycling. For example Biogen have a Carbogen and I think the other one is Cytogen which one do you use first.How many of you are using Biogen or are their other alternatives. Eat real food - you will be fine...
BikeisLife Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Have a look at the 32Gi products as well as High 5. You only really need a carb-drink if you really going full gas to replenish your energy and keep you going or if you doing a long ride. If you just riding for fun have a look at the 32GI hydrate tabs or the High 5 zero tabs. You just pop one in a bottle of water and it will give you electrolytes and rehydrate your body successfully. I, myself, just take zero tabs for training and then have a bottle of zero and a carb drink for racing as well as gels.
Escapee.. Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Hi Stiaan Welcome to this place How long are your current training rides?If its less than an hour you will be fine on water and nomal food as the other guys are saying
Zub Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 It should also be mentioned that some supplements contains stimulants such as caffeine, guarana, ginseng, taurine, hoodia, Arginine, Beta-Alanine etc. etc. Lookout for these ingredients on the label if you want to avoid the use of stimulants.
Zub Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Eat real food - you will be fine... Not always practical if you are pushing at your maximum for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes it's just more practical replenishing with liquids and gels as apposed to biting and chewing.
Zub Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Not always practical if you are pushing at your maximum for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes it's just more practical replenishing with liquids and gels as apposed to biting and chewing. Unless you liquidize the real food ...
Overvaal Events Posted March 23, 2018 Author Posted March 23, 2018 Hi Stiaan Welcome to this place How long are your current training rides?If its less than an hour you will be fine on water and nomal food as the other guys are saying Hi Escapee I train 1 and a half hours a week 3 times a week and 2 to 3 hours plus on weekends.
V12man Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Not always practical if you are pushing at your maximum for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes it's just more practical replenishing with liquids and gels as apposed to biting and chewing.I don't dispute that gels etc are sometimes easier to eat at high intensity - BUT - he is a beginner - and until he is in good enough shape to push real efforts, real food is better - and trust me a pbj sandwich is nutritionally very similar to a lot of very expensive products - but you do have to eat it - and sometimes that works better for your stomach (and performance) than dumping 40g of maltodextrose into it from a gel packet. For any effort under 2 hours, almost nothing is needed nutritionally - especially at beginner intensity levels - 750ml/hour of any drink (water/fruit juice/game/energade/EnduroPro, Carboanything) will be just fine - far more important to focus on proper hydration if it's hot than nutrition.
Odinson Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 I don't dispute that gels etc are sometimes easier to eat at high intensity - BUT - he is a beginner - and until he is in good enough shape to push real efforts, real food is better - and trust me a pbj sandwich is nutritionally very similar to a lot of very expensive products - but you do have to eat it - and sometimes that works better for your stomach (and performance) than dumping 40g of maltodextrose into it from a gel packet. For any effort under 2 hours, almost nothing is needed nutritionally - especially at beginner intensity levels - 750ml/hour of any drink (water/fruit juice/game/energade/EnduroPro, Carboanything) will be just fine - far more important to focus on proper hydration if it's hot than nutrition. Hmmm. PBJ.
V12man Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Hmmm. PBJ. Or a ham and cheese.... on white..... nice soft fresh white....
eddy Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Or a ham and cheese.... on white..... nice soft fresh white.... Ham and chhes on a hot-cross-bun is even nicer.....
Odinson Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 Or a ham and cheese.... on white..... nice soft fresh white....
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