What is an isotonic energy gel?
Isotonic means that the gel has the same osmolality as your blood and body cells. In practice, this mainly means that you do not need to drink any water with it.
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A 60 ml sachet, squeezed open during a race or training session. SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel Apple provides 22 grams of carbohydrates per sachet based on maltodextrin, without the need to drink water with it. The taste is a light apple flavour, fresh and neutral enough to keep using hour after hour. Gluten- and aspartame-free, suitable for vegans, and certified by Informed Sport.
Isotonic is a chemical term meaning that a liquid has the same concentration as your body cells. For an energy gel, this means in practice that you do not need to drink water with it. SiS introduced this principle in 2002 as the first in an energy gel. In 2015, the product won the Queen's Award for Enterprise.
The carbohydrate source in this product is maltodextrin, derived from corn starch. Maltodextrin has a lower sweetness than regular sugar, making the gel less sticky and less intense in flavour. During longer exercise, a taste that is too sweet can become unpleasant. Per 60 ml sachet, you get 22 grams of carbohydrates, of which 0.6 grams are sugars. No significant fats or proteins.
Because the gel is isotonic, you do not need to drink water with it. This makes the gel usable at times when a bidon or water station is not available. You can open it during a sprint, halfway up a climb, or in the middle of a race without having to adjust your pace. Take 1 to 3 gels per hour to reach the recommended 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour. For a 3.5-hour marathon, this amounts to a total of 10 to 12 gels.
All SiS GO gels are screened by Informed Sport for prohibited substances from the WADA list for each production batch. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, gluten- and aspartame-free. The flavourings are of natural origin. No artificial colours in most flavours, except for the orange variant which contains beta-carotene.
This flavour is easy to combine with other flavours if you plan longer sessions with multiple gels per hour. The formula is identical in every flavour, only the flavouring and any colouring differ.
SiS introduced this gel in 2002 as the world's first isotonic energy gel. In 2015, the product won the Queen's Award for Enterprise. Isotonic means that the concentration of the gel is the same as that of your blood and cells, so you do not need to drink any extra water with it.
Most energy gels require you to drink water with them. That is not necessary with this one, thanks to the isotonic formula.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour during prolonged exercise. That is 3 gels per hour with intensive use. Each gel provides 22 grams of carbohydrates based on maltodextrin, of which 0.6 grams are sugars. Can be combined with other SiS products in your nutrition plan.
All SiS GO Gels are screened for banned substances by Informed Sport by batch. Suitable for vegans, gluten-free and aspartame-free. No artificial flavors.
* Percentage van de referentie inname volgens Verordening (EU) Nr. 1169/2011.
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Isotonic means that the gel has the same osmolality as your blood and body cells. In practice, this mainly means that you do not need to drink any water with it.
Tear open the top of the sachet and squeeze the contents directly into your mouth. Start taking it during exercise lasting longer than 45 to 60 minutes. Take 1 to 3 gels per hour, depending on intensity and duration. In cold conditions, your needs may be higher. You don't have to drink water with it, although you may.
No, that's the point. The isotonic formula makes an extra sip of water unnecessary. This is useful if you don't want to stop at a water station every time during a race or if you don't have a water bottle with you. Of course, do drink normally throughout the day, but the gel itself works without additional fluid.
For any activity lasting more than an hour, the guideline is 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour. That's 3 gels per hour at the higher end. So, for a 3.5-hour marathon, you would need a total of 10 to 12 gels. If you combine them with other food, the number of gels will adjust accordingly.
Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from corn starch. It has a lower sweetness compared to regular sugar, making the gel less sticky and less intensely sweet than sugar-based gels. It is widely used in sports energy gels.
Regular gels are often concentrated and hypertonic, so you usually drink water with them. The SiS GO gel is isotonic, so you don't need to drink any extra water with it.