ISOSTAR offers ready-made nutritional kits and advice on how to use them for rogaining participants.
The kits include products designed before the competition to prepare the body for exercise, during the competition to ensure sufficient energy reserves and after the competition to restore.
Choose the most suitable set of Isostar products for the Rogaining competition!
ISOSTAR tips for 24h Rogaining competition:
THREE DAYS BEFORE THE COMPETITION
Powder Ground Carbo Loading. The product contains a rich amount of carbohydrates (composed of 95% carbohydrates) with a high glycemic index – maltodextrin, which retains water and therefore accumulates fluid in the body. Their intake will provide the body with the necessary energy reserves on the day of the competition. In addition, taking in energy before the competition in this way will not burden the body by processing food, such as pasta. The product is tasteless and can be mixed with water or any other favorite drink.
RACE MORNING
~3 hours before the start
To prepare the body for the competition, it is recommended to eat a carbohydrate-rich meal about 3 hours before the start of the competition, in order to maintain a normal blood glucose level, ensuring physical readiness for the competition.
Isostar recommends Cereal Max Energy Apple Apricot bar as a composition of simple and complex carbohydrates to help provide energy and satiety. It also contains proteins and vitamins C, B2, B6, PP.
It is necessary to drink enough fluids before the competition, especially if it is a hot day. We recommend that you also start using special sports drinks.
During the COMPETITION
Drinks
As a basic drink, we recommend Pulveri Endurance Energy Orange powder, specially designed for long, athletic loads. These drinks are an excellent source of energy provided by the formula of simple and complex carbohydrates. When used before exercise, you will ensure the necessary fluid reserves. When used during exercise, they will help maintain working capacity and endurance during long periods of exercise. After exercise, the drink will help in the recovery process. Vitamin B1 in their composition helps convert nutrients into energy, vitamin C and vitamin E are antioxidants that protect cells and help fight free radicals that occur during exercise.
Food
At a lower load, we recommend taking additional food every hour and a half, at a higher load – every 45-50 minutes. We recommend bars and gels, which are recommended to be mixed.
Bars are tasty and valuable products rich in carbohydrates and fiber, provide not only energy accumulation, but also beneficial intestinal activity, and also create a pleasant feeling of satiety. They have a pleasant taste and are easily processed.
Endurance+ Cereal & Fruit bar is made on the basis of cereal flakes and dried fruits. It contains simple and complex carbohydrates, which provide the necessary energy during long loads. It is rich in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin PP, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin E, which help convert nutrients into energy during exercise, as well as protect the body’s cells from the effects of free radicals.
Energy bar (chocolate, cranberry or banana flavor). The product contains a rich amount of simple and complex carbohydrates, which are necessary for the generation of energy during exercise. Vitamins C and E – antioxidants that protect cells from the effects of free radicals during exercise. Vitamins of the B group ensure full metabolism in cells. The bar is designed in such a way that it is quickly processed and, when used shortly before the start, does not create a feeling of food in the stomach.
During long-term exercise, the body needs additional energy, which is very well provided by Isostar gels.
For runners who like a more steady flow of energy, we recommend the complex carbohydrate-rich and slower-acting gel Actifood. The jelly provides the necessary amount of carbohydrates. It contains vitamin B1, which helps cells convert nutrients into energy. Vitamin C and E serve as antioxidants that help protect cells from free radicals. It is easy to use and dose (it is recommended to use 2-3 doses) because it has a screw cap.
IN THE SECOND PART OF THE DISTANCE
We recommend Endurance+ BCAA gels. Isostar Endurance + BCAA gel contains simple and complex carbohydrates, branched chain amino acids (BCAA), guarana and ginseng root. BCAA amino acids ensure efficient muscle activity during exercise, restore muscle cells and remove fatigue. Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin PP ensure the conversion of nutrients into energy, as well as reduce fatigue during exercise.
AT NIGHT – at the end of the distance
During the most difficult stage of the competition – at night – you need to take caffeine to remove sleep and reduce fatigue.
We recommend gel Energy Gel Caffeine, which is a source of immediate energy with a high content of carbohydrates and vitamins C and B1. The product improves the body’s performance under stress conditions. The composition contains caffeine (118mg/100g), which will provide immediate energy. Vitamin B1 helps ensure normal energy-yielding metabolism. Vitamin C promotes cell protection against oxidative stress and reduces fatigue. High caffeine content.
As an alternative, you can choose Isostar Energy Shot drink. Its caffeine content in one package corresponds to approximately 2 cups of coffee. Contains guarana on ginseng, which, in combination with carbohydrates, provides immediate and explosive energy during exercise. It also contains vitamin C, which helps reduce fatigue. Vitamin B1 helps to convert nutrients needed by the body into energy. One pack will help you get energy when you need it most.
As an alternative to fruit gels, we recommend Energy Booster Liquid Citrus Caffeine gel. This liquid gel with caffeine and high carbohydrate concentration provides instant energy and prevents fatigue. It also contains vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin PP, vitamin B6, which promotes normal energy metabolism and reduces fatigue.
As an additional option to the aforementioned gels, we can recommend Energy Fruit Boost Strawberry gel marmalades. They are specially designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes. Energy Fruit Boost also contains caffeine, which provides instant energy and helps delay. Jelly marmalades contain vitamin B1, vitamin PP, vitamin B5 and vitamin B6, which improve metabolism by converting nutrients into energy faster. Vitamin B5, vitamin B6 and vitamin C help reduce fatigue. Vitamin B2 and vitamin C help protect cells against oxidative stress. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
Remember to drink extra fluids when consuming caffeinated products.
AFTER THE RACE
Even if you took in fluids during the run, it is very important to continue taking them after you finish. It is important for the body to recover fluids, minerals and proteins after a run. Lack of these nutrients can cause muscle pain and stiffness.
The athlete should drink After Sport Reload protein and carbohydrate drink after the finish – the protein will restore the lost muscle mass, and the amino acids in it will promote the regeneration of muscle cells and the healing of micro-injuries, the carbohydrate reserves will ensure that the runner’s body has enough energy to be able to perform the recovery processes as quickly as possible. Vitamins B2, B6, C and PP, as well as magnesium in the product will reduce fatigue. The calcium in the product will ensure the regeneration of bone tissue. It should be noted that at least 20g of protein should be consumed after a run, so combining After Sport Reload drink with the delicious Reload Chocolate bar will the minimum necessary complex of proteins, minerals and vitamins is provided to restore in a short time and feel good the next day.
Of course, we must not forget that the body regenerates best in sleep, so after the competition, the body needs a good meal and sleep to eliminate all toxins and restore energy.
