Sports Gels

They are on everyone's lips and never better said, sports gels have become fashionable and many runners use them on long runs or during intense training phases, but do they really work? If yes, what benefits do they provide? they are dangerous? can we all take them? There are many doubts generated by these sports supplements since I run, therefore I exist, we will try to answer some of them.

What are they? They are a very important source of carbohydrates that are easy to consume during sports and with a high rate of absorption by the body.

Are they recommended for? its use is recommended in tests or high-density training that exceed 90 minutes of continuous duration, also for post-exertion recovery of those athletes who after intense physical work cannot eat atliment solids.

always use with ... WATER to improve its absorption and avoid stomach problems due to its high concentration, therefore, it is recommended that they be used previously in training to check that we do not have problems when ingesting them. It is also preferable to try several brands until we find the one that gives us the best sensations.

never mix with… ISOTONIC DRINKS since an excessive intake of carbohydrates can be harmful.

Conclusion ... gels are a good supplement as long as they are taken with control and rigor, if you have doubts, consult the store where you are going to buy them and do not make inventions with them since they are not the panacea ... they will not make you stronger, or more high, nor faster but they will help you to recover the hydrates and salts lost during physical effort.