Energy Drinks

Energy drinks for sports: cycling, running and outdoor activities

For cycling, running, or any long-duration outdoor activity, energy drinks play a key role in maintaining effort and preventing fatigue. They not only compensate for water loss but also provide the body with the nutrients needed to support performance. Each discipline has its constraints: cyclists often have to manage prolonged efforts, runners face repeated muscle wear, and outdoor enthusiasts (hiking, trail running, trekking) confront sometimes extreme environments. In all cases, enriched and adapted hydration optimizes endurance and comfort during exertion.

Whey protein drink: active recovery after exercise

Often seen as a supplement for bodybuilding, whey protein drinks have a place in endurance sports. After an intense cycling session, a mountain trail, or a long running session, muscles need nutrients to regenerate. Thanks to its richness in rapidly assimilated proteins, whey helps repair the muscle fibers used. Combined with a moderate dose of carbohydrates, it also promotes energy recharging. It fits ideally into a post-exercise recovery routine, especially after demanding races or training sessions.

Electrolyte tablets: sugar-free hydration

Compact, easy to carry, and with no significant calorie intake, electrolyte tablets are popular among outdoor sports enthusiasts, long-distance cyclists, and runners during hot periods. Dissolved in a water bottle or flask, they help compensate for the loss of essential minerals like sodium, potassium, or magnesium. Unlike sugary energy drinks, they do not provide energy but facilitate water absorption, reduce the risk of cramps, and prevent dehydration. They are a wise choice for moderate efforts or training sessions where carbohydrate intake is not a priority.

Maltodextrin: for long efforts in cycling and trail running

In the family of sports energy drinks, maltodextrin is particularly popular in preparation for or during endurance events. This complex carbohydrate ensures a slow and steady release of energy, making it an effective fuel for long cycling trips, trails, or ultra-marathons. Easy to digest, it can be consumed during carbohydrate loading in the days leading up to a race or diluted in large quantities of water during exertion. Its neutral taste and low osmolarity make it compatible with prolonged hydration without causing taste fatigue.

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