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Product: Hammer Gel
Benefit - easily digested source of carbohydrates. Go harder for longer.
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Hammer Gel
Hammer Gel is available in sachet packs and bulk jugs and come in 6 refreshing flavours. As with all Hammer Nutrition fuels, there are no added simple sugars in Hammer Gel, which allows for a greater volume of calories to be easily digested, providing more fuel for energy production.
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Raspberry flavour sachets are out of stock.
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Bulk Discounts
12 Sachet Box: Order more than one box for $22.50/each
Buy 2 or more Jugs of the same Flavour for $27.50 each! Plus a free Flask! (Until April 30, 2008 we're offering a Buy 2 Get 1 Free Special on the Hammer Gel jugs - just let us know what flavour you want in the commenst section when you check out.
** New Product ** Hammer Gel Flasks
The Hammer Gel Flask is a handy way for you to take 6 servings of Hammer Gel out on the road with you. Constructed from high-density polyethylene - built to last!
What is Hammer Gel
Hammer Gel is a gel that provides an easily digested source of carbohydrates.
What category does it best fall under (pre-/mid-/post- race and training):
Hammer Gel is primarily used during training sessions and races. However, it may be used as a pre-workout meal or for recovery, providing an excellent source of easily digested carbohydrates.
Main benefits of consuming product:
As with all Hammer Nutrition fuels, there are no added simple sugars in Hammer Gel, which allows for a greater volume of calories to be easily digested, providing more fuel for energy production. Convenience is also a primary benefit of Hammer Gel; gels in general are convenient as they provide a concentrated source of calories.
The reusable Hammer Flask takes that convenience even further as it will hold five servings, providing up to two or more hours worth of fuel.
How is it used:
Hammer Gel may be used straight, as a gel, in either single-serving pouches or in the five-serving Hammer Flask, or it may be mixed with water in a bottle to make a sports drink.
When should it be consumed?
If Hammer Gel is used as a pre-workout/race meal it should be consumed at least three hours prior to the workout/race. If this is not logistically feasible it should be consumed as close to the start of the workout/race as possible, approximately no later than 5-10 minutes prior.
Either of these pre-exercise fueling techniques will ensure efficient utilization of muscle glycogen stores. Hammer Gel will satisfy all energy requirements for events up to two hours.
In training sessions/events longer than that Hammer Gel may be used to supplement protein-based fuels such as Perpetuem. During triathlons in the one- to two-hour range (perhaps even up towards 2.5 hours) Hammer Gel may be used as the sole energy source. During the run portion of half or full iron-distance triathlons, where carrying and consuming fuel can be a real nuisance, Hammer Gel's superb complex carbohydrate formula and its relative ease of carrying and consumption make it the fuel of choice.
How much should a triathlete take:
Suggested use based on body weight: *
- Up to 54 kg: 2 servings/hour
- 54 - 70 kg: 2.5 servings/hour
- 70 - 86 kg: 3 servings/hour
- 86+ kg: 3 to 3.5 servings/hour
* These are estimated doses. Each athlete should determine in training, under a variety of conditions, their personal optimum.
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Raspberry flavour sachets are out of stock.
Usage Information
The Obvious: Fill the Hammer Flask, which will give you about 5-6 servings equaling 500-600 calories. Take the flask and a water bottle or two out and consume 1-2 servings per hour while you exercise.
Mixed with Water: Hammer Gel mixes very easily right in your water bottle and can replace any powdered energy drink mix. Mix 1-3 servings in a 20-24 ounce water bottle and consume as needed while you exercise.
Post Workout Recovery: It is a very wise idea to supplement with 50-100 grams of carbohydrates and 15-20+ grams of protein within 30-60 minutes of finishing a workout or event. Instead of using an over priced, sugar and artificial ingredient filled recovery drink mix, you can make your own.
Use 2-3 servings of Hammer Gel with 1 scoop of Hammer Pro Whey or 2/3 of a scoop of Hammer Pro Soy. This will give you 48 to 92 grams of carbs and 18.5 to 21 grams of protein in an economical and great tasting post workout beverage.
Mix and Match Flavors: Mixing Hammer Gel flavors is fun and can give you an almost limitless variety of custom flavors. Some of the more popular combinations are:
Banana + Chocolate or Espresso = Banana Split
Orange + Vanilla = Orange Creamsicle
Raspberry + Orange + Banana = Fruit Punch
Raspberry + Espresso = Raspberry Mocha
OR
Plain mixed with any other flavor to make it more mild for long term use.
What others say about Hammer Gel
Hammer Gel is a really great source of energy that I enjoy using. It is one of the best tasting gels on the market, my favourite being the vanilla Hammer Gel. It also has the perfect consistency making it really easy to use and digest.
In racing and training it helps me stay fuelled and stops me from bonking, a major fear of many endurance athletes. I recommend it to anyone involved in endurance sport, for racing and training.
Rebecca Myerscough, Professional Triathlete
