When competing in endurance events, you can burn around 4 000 kcal (16 700 kJ) over a period of four hours. Endurance athletes need top-quality nutritional support for peak performance.
To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of one 1 kg tub of USN Pro Recover. It is therefore crucial to consume enough easily digestible nutrients during and after your rides. Protein, as found in Pro Recover, is vital for muscle recovery as it’s broken down into amino acids to feed your working muscles. The following pages will discuss the usage and benefits of each product.
WHY SUPPLEMENTS?USE
ENDUROPRO 2-4 HOURS PERFORMANCE BOOST Pro Enduro is a lightly flavoured, all-in-one endurance drink, loaded with vital nutrients for optimal performance, hydration and recovery during tough Prorides.Enduro contains no artificial sweeteners, colourants, caffeine, stimulants or preservatives. Mix two scoops per 750 ml of cold water in your hydration backpack (around five scoops per 2 litres of water). A andEnduroandcomplexendurancehigh-performancedrinkwithcarbs,aminoselectrolytes.Proistheidealrideracefuel. 2 000MG L-GLUTAMINE^ 500MG/500%NRV VITAMIN C ^ 3 500MG BCAAs^ 2 000MG TAURINE ^
Maintain your phosphate saturation with 2-4 tablets daily. For phosphate loading leading up to a race: Start 4-5 days prior by taking 6-8 tablets daily and then 2-4 tablets the morning before your race. In the case of stage races, take another four tablets after each stage. Phosphate loading for strength, endurance, recovery and fatigue reduction.
CRAMP PREVENTION 64 MG MAGNESIUM ^ 60 MG CALCIUM ^ 82 MG SODIUM^ 100 MG TAURINE^
2-4 HOURS
BLOCKCRAMP
The harder your body works, the higher your demands for phosphates and electrolytes (your body’s ‘salts’) are. When you’re depleted, you compromise strength, endurance and physical and mental energy. Cramp Block should therefore be used daily.
24 HOUR RECOVERY 5,5 G BCAAs ^ 125MG/125%NRV VITAMIN C ^ 20 G PROTEIN ^
ZERO HYDRATORSUGAR 2-4 HOURS Zero Sugar Hydrator is formulated for optimal rehydration and can be used at any time, especially after activity. Mix one sachet with 500 ml of cold water and sip slowly. Mix up to four sachets in 2 litres when participating in stage races, and sip throughout the day to prepare for your next stage. An instant rehydration drink. HYDRATION BOOST 100 MG VITAMIN C ^ ^ 1000 MG TAURINE ^ 500 MG L-GLUTAMINE^
A concentratedconvenient, energy fuel for any time during your ride or race. ENERGYVOOMA Vooma Energy gel is a convenient and instant energy source consisting of quick absorbing carbs and electrolytes. Always take a few Vooma gels on your ride to boost your energy levels when needed. 0-1 HOUR PERFORMANCE BOOST 150 MG SODIUM ^ 25 G CARBS ^ 50 MG CAFFEINE ^
BARVOOMA Vooma Bar assists in reducing cramps, provides a sustained energy boost and improves stamina. A high electrolyteenergybar. 0-1 HOUR PERFORMANCE BOOST 105 MG TOTAL SODIUM ^ 43 MG MAGNESIUM ^
Take one Cramp Block for every hour of riding. Consume Vooma Energy gels or a Vooma Bar during your ride.
BEFORE & DURING EVERY STAGE
Take another full serving of Pro Enduro at each water point.
Take a full serving of Pro Recover immediately after each stage. Sip Zero Sugar Hydrator for the rest of the day. Take another full serving of Pro Recover two hours after your first post-race meal. Take two Cramp Block tablets before bed.
Take a full serving of Pro Recover immediately after the prologue with four tablets of Cramp Block.
4 DAYS PRIOR Load with three Cramp Block tablets twice daily.
THE MORNING OF PROLOGUE Take two Cramp Block tablets one hour before the race. Sip half a serving of Pro Enduro at the start of the race. Carry a hydration backpack filled with Pro Enduro.
Optional: Caffeinated Vooma Energy gel or Vooma Bar before the last hour of the race. AFTER EVERY STAGE
SUPPLEMENT STRATEGY
Take two Cramp Block tablets before breakfast. Sip half a serving of Pro Enduro leading up to the start. Carry a hydration backpack filled with Pro Enduro.
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