First Look: Profile Protein drink
Cambridge-made “protein shot” claimed to be easier on the tummy
Drinks
Elivar Hydrate Plus – Sports Nutrition
A new combination of electrolytes and low GI energy, to help athletes stay hydrated and energised during endurance sessions
New TORQ apple crumble energy gel, cookies & cream recovery drink
Tempting new dessert-based flavour apparently took over two years to develop, while cookies & cream recovery drink ‘reminiscent of milkshakes and liquidised biscuits’
For Goodness Shakes Nectar Fuel
Don’t let the motor-oil aesthetics of the packaging put you off here because what’s kept inside is, as we’ve come to expect from For Goodness Shakes, good stuff. Both the lemon and lime, and orange, flavours are subtle and easy on the palette, with no nasty aftertaste. It provides hypotonic (lower carb concentration than your […]
SaltStick SaltStick Dispenser
SaltStick manufactures electrolyte capsules, the content of which is designed to replace electrolytes lost when sweating. Being small and water soluble, the capsules aren’t the easiest to carry and protect from the elements, so SaltStick has designed this clever little dispenser. It comes with a Velcro strap and clip so it’s easy to attach to […]
USN Endurosport Carb-Load Orange
At £1.85 per serving, the USN Endurosport is more than twice the price of many competitors. So they’d better be offering something pretty special to justify the cost that’s comparable with the convenience of a pre-mixed drink. The large recommended dose of 75g, which is focused on carb loading, is the prime reason for this […]
Maxifuel Viper Active Orange
Viper Active is Maxifuel’s all-in-one sports drink for “anyone who takes part in vigorous exercise”. It has various guises depending on how it’s mixed up, allowing you to use it before, during and after exercise. It contains around 7% protein, 88% carbs and a host of electrolytes, so just about caters for every situation. The […]
SiS Go Electrolyte Green Tea & Lemon
Most of us have used the celebrated SiS Go Electrolyte drinks in the past, and this latest offering is a simple electrolyte and carb affair to drink during exercise. Its 95% carb content comes from maltodextrin and fructose that, when mixed, hits around the 9% concentration level (again, add more water if looking to dilute […]
ZipVit ZV2 Energy Extreme
ZipVit present some rather strong claims with their Extreme energy drink. And there’s no denying that each serving packs a punch, with 26.2g of carbohydrate (a little shy of the 6% optimal level), 3.4g of protein, and seven different minerals and electrolytes. This orange flavour mix makes a milky-looking liquid that, by comparison to the […]
Clif Shot Electrolyte Cranberry-Razz
Proving the classic idiom that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover is this tiny tub from Clif that packs 21 servings into its petite pot. Each 43g serving contains an 8% carbohydrate concentration, plus 20% of your recommended daily sodium and 5% of your daily potassium intakes, supporting its electrolyte bias. Clif claim […]
Multipower Active Re-Charge 800g
Multipower is one of Europe’s largest sports-specific supplement manufacturers. Their Re-Charge powder mix is designed for fast recovery post exercise with a mix of carbs, proteins and a few added extras. Each 45g (500ml) serving provides nearly 30g of carbohydrate, which is relatively low compared to many recovery drinks. A total of 10g of protein […]
Maximuscle Promax Choc/Mint
Maximuscle and its Promax range is synonymous with protein. It’s always gone down well with us before, but how does this new flavour – choc and mint (908g tub) – measure up? Weighing in at 120kcals per serving, it’s relatively lightweight compared to its competition in this category. But, for a 70kg male, one serving […]
Slazenger S1 Hypotonic
Normally associated with Wimbledon, tennis rackets and sports clothing, Slazenger has recently launched the S1 Hypotonic, marketed as a fluid replacement drink and coming in two flavours: orange and mixed berry. Hypotonic means the fluid in question has a lower concentration (or osmolality) than plain water or isotonic drinks. This allows for faster absorption into […]
Lucozade Sport Pro Muscle
The Lucozade brand is highly credible in terms of sports nutrition, producing great tasting and convenient protein shakes for someone looking to recover fast. What’s also going for the Sport Pro Muscle is the fact that it’s neither synthetic or powdery, as you so often find in similar products. The main reason for this it […]
SIS Super Hydro 80:30
SiS’s Super Hydro offering is a relatively low carbohydrate (20g), high sodium (700mg) drink. As a result, when mixed as directed, it doesn’t feel too heavy on the stomach, with the carbohydrate concentration equating to 2%, compared to typical isotonic sports drinks at 6%. Despite this, Super Hydro is surprisingly sweet and you’d be forgiven […]
ZipVit ZV1 Energy Drink Elite
Zipvit is a large vitamin and health retailer based online, and this powder-based energy drink is just one example of its extensive product range. When the powder is mixed as directed, the resulting fluid falls in line with typical sports drink carb content. Sodium levels, however, are elevated by 20%, taking it to 0.3g rather […]
Gatorade Blackcurrant
Another Gatorade flavour finally makes its way over the Atlantic. At 6% carbohydrate, the composition is very much the same as our native Lucozade Sport, with just a slightly lower carbohydrate content (2g) per serving, contributing to a 15kcal-reduced energy content. Sodium levels are identical, while there is a slightly elevated amount of potassium (15mg), […]
SIS Organic Go Electrolyte Berry
SIS is among the leaders in nutritional supplementation, with credible clients including the all-conquering GB cycle team. SIS’s Go Electrolyte has a carb content in line with the literature recommendations, a healthy dose of sodium to balance high sweat losses and, most notably, a new organic status – the first sports nutrition product to meet […]
