Sport & Nutritional Supplements
Swimming (Sprint)
Sprint

Swimming (Sprint)

Sprint

Swimming (Sprint)  What, when and how much?

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To simplify things, we have divided it into 2 areas:
1. Gala Performance
2. Daily Training and Recovery
Gala Performance:

B. Daily Training and Recovery

EnduraShake:
A light, but SUSTAINING liquid race meal – for those who struggle to eat, then compete!
It also eliminates any ill-timed drops in blood sugar.
Use EnduraShake 4 ways for Swimming:

  1. Nutrition/Carbo-loader: 1-3 days before (depending on the intensity of the gala/ how any heats etc). 1 scoop  in 200mls water at 10h00, 15h00 and before bed.
  2. In the morning: Take 1 scoop in 200ml water or 2 scoops in 400ml water for breakfast. This is particularly good if you struggle to eat because of nervous tension!
  3. Over the day: Light sustaining meal. 1 scoop in 200ml water intermittently throughout the day – whenever you get hungry. This is a wonderful idea for galas! Simply pack several ziplock bags of 1 scoop EnduraShake. Whenever you get hungry, simply add 200ml and enjoy – ANYTIME over the day of the gala. This is wonderfully convenient as you can drink EnduraShake and race straight away.
  4. Recovery food: 1-2 scoops afterwards to maximise fast recovery. If you are very tired, take another 1 scoop before you go to sleep. (EnduraShake won’t keep you awake, but it will help feed tired muscles while sleeping)

EnduraShake should be also be taken before and after all your current long training sessions. Take 1 scoop before and 1 scoop after a 1.5 – 2 hour training session.
EnduraPower:
This powder goes in your waterbottle(s): It is low GI for stable performance; has high electrolytes to prevent muscle cramping; lactate buffers for high heart-rate racing and glutamine for fast recovery.

Use EnduraPower at a Gala as follows:

  • Follow the instructions on the label in terms of the number of scoops per water per litre. (You should not water it down).
  • Sip on EnduraPower whilst waiting for your heat/final. This ensures that you are fully hydrated and fuelled before. And it will ensure that your blood sugar levels are stable before your event as well as throughout the day for your various heats.
  • Note: EnduraPower has significant levels of Kalahari Salt to prevent hyponatraemia. (Water intoxication/over-hydration).

Choose your flavour wisely: Read our recommendations on flavour choices.
GT Gel:
An extremely high-electrolyte, sustaining energy gel, GT Gel is designed in Africa for Africa.
Brilliant for preventing cramps!
Use GT Gel as follows:
GT Gel may be used IN PLACE OF of the EnduraPower: Pour GT Gel into the little decanting bottle and sip intermittently throughout the day of the gala (as you would EnduraPower – see above). Remember to drink water with GT Gel throughout the day. Drinking water with the gel ensures easy and rapid absorption of the gel.
Note: GT Gel has significant levels of sodium to prevent hyponatraemia. (Water intoxication/over-hydration).
PaceLyte:
A tasteless ELECTROLYTE formula, containing significant amounts of MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE, with a miniscule amount of carb.
Use PaceLyte for Galas as follows:
If you tend to cramp (despite having pre-hydrated with EnduraPower or GT Gel with water), then simply add Half to One teaspoon of PaceLyte to your waterbottles and sip throughout the day, whilst waiting for your heat/final. PaceLyte will provide you with electrolytes only – HIGH magnesium glycinate, with a very small amount of carbohydrate.
Joobies OR Jooblets: (Same thing, different sizes) One Joobie = 5-6 Jooblets
An electrolyte chewy to a powerful energy boost for sprints!
Use Joobies or Jooblets at a Gala as follows:
A few minutes before your heat/final: Eat half a Joobie or 3 Jooblets for the same SPRINT energy (and electrolytes)
Souties: For the MUNCHIES!!

A savoury/salty snack. Pure food. No preservatives. MCT’s for energy!  (They taste like chips!).
Use Souties as follows:
• Anytime! When you need to perform, but also need real food.
• When you’re craving a salty, savoury snack, especially after all the sweet stuff!
• When you need a balanced mini-meal – protein, carb and fat.
• If you’re cramping. Contains both Kalahari and Himalayan Salt.
Twin packs with a variety of flavours: Mixed Herbs, Basil-Pesto, Thyme, Umama, Tomato+Black Pepper; and Original. Nothing sweet about them!
L-Glutamine:
An amino acid that helps your body recover.
Use L-Glutamine as follows:
Take 1 teaspoon after the gala. Simply add to your EnduraPower at the end. If you are really tired, take another 1 teaspoon before you go to sleep that night too.
B. Daily Training and RECOVERY
Daily Training: EnduraPower and/or PaceLyte
1. EnduraPower: This is great for daily training: Simply mix in your waterbottle(s) as prescribed. Place on the side of the pool and sip intermittently throughout your conditioning session. EnduraPower is especially good high heart-rate training.
2. PaceLyte: If you prefer to train on just electrolytes (PaceLyte has only a miniscule amount of carbohydrate), then use PaceLyte instead of EnduraPower. One teaspoon of PaceLyte per 750ml/1 litre.
Daily Recovery: LeanPlex, Whey Power, L-Glutamine and Collagen Peptides
1. LeanPlex is a high protein, low kilojoule formula that will help with daily recovery – Also good if you need to drop some bodyfat before an event.
Use LeanPlex as follows: Simply take 2 scoops mid-morning and 2 scoops mid-afternoon in 300ml water
2. Whey Power is JUST PROTEIN for LEAN muscle tone and RECOVERY from intense training. High in L-glutamine (6000mg per scoop) and branched-chain amino acids (7500mg per scoop), with MCT’s for energy!
Use Whey Power as follows: Add 1 scoop to your oats, or smoothie, or simply drink with JUST water! After training. Before bedtime. Or drink along with any low-protein meal.
3. Pace & Power Glutamine: An amino acid for muscle repair and recovery.
Use our glutamine as follows: Take one teaspoon of our pure L-Glutamine immediately after training – especially after sprints.
4. Pace & Power Collagen Peptides: If you have issues with your joints – ANY connective tissue – for example, your shoulders, then our Pace & Power collagen is the thing to use! Results for most athletes are significantly good!
Use our collagen as follows: 2 scoops daily. Anytime.
 
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