THE IMPORTANCE OF USING THE CORRECT SUPPLEMENTS
Endurance athletes need top-quality nutritional support for peak performance.
When competing in endurance events, you can burn around 4 000 calories (16 700 kJ) over a period of four hours.
To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of one 1 kg tub of USN Pro Recover. Therefore, consuming enough easily digestible nutrients during and after your rides is crucial. 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.
SUPPLEMENT STRATEGY
4 DAYS PRIOR
Take one capsule VO2 Max twice daily.
Load with three tablets Cramp Block twice daily. Load with Zero Sugar Hydrator twice daily.
THE MORNING OF PROLOGUE
Take one capsule VO2 Max & two tablets Cramp Block before breakfast.
Drink Zero Sugar Hydrator after breakfast.
Sip a full serving of Epic Pro 2 one hour before start.
Take a full serving Pro Recover immediately after prologue with 4 tablets Cramp Block.
BEFORE & DURING EVERY STAGE
Take one capsule VO2 Max & two tablets Cramp Block before breakfast.
Sip half a serving Epic Pro 2 leading up to the start.
Sip one race bottle filled with Epic Pro 2 & one race bottle filled with Zero Sugar Hydrator.
Take another full serving of Epic Pro 2 at water point 2 leading up to the halfway mark.
Sip on Epic Pro 2 leading from the half way mark to water point 3.
Take 1 tablet Cramp Block for every hour of riding during each stage and 1 VO2 Max tablet at water point 2/halfway mark.
Vooma Nougat bars to be consumed during riding. Take caffeinated Vooma Bar after halfway/water point 2.
AFTER EVERY STAGE
Take a full serving Pro Recover immediately after each stage.
Sip Zero Sugar Hydrator during lunch.
Take another full serving Pro Recover two hours after lunch. Take 4 Cramp Block tablets before bed.
CYTO POWER
A high-energy output drink with caffeine and performance nutrients.
Keep your body fuelled for intense workouts with Cyto Power. Cyto Power is a high-energy output drink with caffeine and performance nutrients for sustainable energy, increased alertness, rehydration and recovery.
The three-stage glycomatrix carbohydrates release energy at varying times during the day, ensuring long-, medium- and short-term energy for enhanced endurance.
ENERGY KICK FOR LATE-STAGE
0-3 HOURS SUSTAINED PERFORMANCE
PRO RECOVER
A high-protein, full-body recovery drink to be consumed after your ride or race.
A delicious and complete full-body recovery drink for use immediately after each ride or race. It’s high in easily digestible whey protein and carbs.
Take one full serving following your training session or race, and take another full serving two hours after your first meal when competing in stage races.
ULTRA-EFFECTIVE RECOVERY SHAKE
24 HOUR RECOVERY
VOOMA ENERGY
A convenient, concentrated energy fuel for any time during your ride or race.
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.
ON-THE-MOVE ENERGY GEL
0-1 HOUR PERFORMANCE BOOST
VOOMA BAR
A high-energy electrolyte bar.
Vooma Bar assists in reducing cramps, provides a sustained energy boost and improves stamina.
ULTRA-DIGESTIBLE NOUGAT BAR
0-1 HOUR PERFORMANCE BOOST
ZERO SUGAR HYDRATOR
An instant rehydration drink.
Zero Sugar Hydrator is formulated for optimal rehydration and can be used anytime, 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.
2-4 HOURS
CRAMP BLOCK
Phosphate loading for strength, endurance, recovery and fatigue reduction.
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 be used daily.
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.
INSTANT CRAMP BLOCKING TABLETS
2-4 HOURS
EPIC PRO 2
An all-in-one ultra-endurance drink for high performance and rapid recovery.
This fast-absorbing, high-impact energy drink keeps your body fueled and hydrated during intense training and events.
Epic Pro 2’s advanced formulation provides long-term energy for endurance activities and minimises the risk of cramping through magnesium and mineral replenishment.
3500
AWARD-WINNING ULTRA ENDURANCE DRINK
2-4 HOURS PERFORMANCE BOOST
VO2 MAX
Maximises oxygen consumption for sustained performance and endurance.
VO2 Max assists the muscles in working harder for longer. It increases the ability to store and utilise oxygen and protects the cardiovascular system during intense activity.
SUSTAINED PERFORMANCE & ENDURANCE
STAGES
