Review: SiS Go Energy Mini bar
A well-formulated, decent tasting energy bar at a competitive price
Nutrition
Review: High5 4:1 Advanced Training energy bar
A high-carb, low-fat bar with added protein, good taste, texture and price
Clif Bar Blueberry Crisp energy bar
Healthy ingredients, superb taste and texture and value for money
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’
SiS REGO Rapid Recovery
A good-tasting, reasonably priced recovery drink that’s also dairy-free
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 […]
MP Max One Energel Isotonic
As the name suggests, My Protein has traditionally fed the needs of power athletes. But the new MP Max One range offers some premixed solutions for us more endurance-inclined triathletes. The Energel is the brand’s first appearance on these pages and it’s a fairly simple affair – not dissimilar from the texture of an SiS […]
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 […]
ZipVit ZV7C
When it comes to the caffeine stakes, the ZipVit ZV7C energy gel stands alongside the USN Vooma gel at 160mg per sachet and boasts 2.5 times more caffeine than a can of Red Bull. Masking any caffeine taste is the Cherry Cola flavour tested here (Blackcurrant is also available), which is surprisingly appetising during a […]
ZipVit ZV 10 Energy Chews
The Zipvit ZV 10 is a nice and simple chew; they’re easy to digest and have a satisfying flavour and texture. Containing simple carbohydrate (CHO) and salt, the whole pack contains a slightly higher level of energy (153.9 kcal) than you’d usually get from your average sports drink. So when mixed with 500ml of water […]
