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Swimming (Sprint) What to use and when…

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Swimming (Sprint)  What, when and how much?
(For DISTANCE Swimming, click here)

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

A. Gala Performance:

B. Daily Training and Recovery

A. Gala Performance:

EnduraShake:
A light, but SUSTAINING liquid race meal – for those who struggle to eat, then compete!
It eliminates any ill-timed drops in blood sugar, improves recovery!

Use EnduraShake 4 ways for Galas:

  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 before!
  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. Safe for kiddies)

EnduraPower or Kids Kwench: Electrolyes plus sustained energy
This powder goes in your waterbottles: EnduraPower is a blend of carbs for stable performance; has high electrolytes to prevent muscle cramping; lactate buffers for high heart-rate racing and L-glutamine for fast recovery.

For kids, we now have Kids Kwench: for ages 4 and upwards

Use EnduraPower or Kids Kwench at Galas 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 or Kids Kwench throughout the day, in-between your heats and final. This ensures that you are fully hydrated and fueled before, as well as ensuring stable blood sugar levels throughout the day for your heats.

GT Gel: This may be used IN PLACE OF of EnduraPower: 
An extremely high-electrolyte, sustaining energy gel, GT Gel is designed in Africa for Africa.
Brilliant for preventing cramps!

Use GT Gel for Galas as follows:
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.

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 plus 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: 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 a few Jooblets for SPRINT energy (and electrolytes)

Paceandpower L-Glutamine
An amino acid that helps your body recover.

Use Glutamine at galas 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

1. EnduraPower or Kids Kwench:  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 for high heart-rate sessions.

2. PaceLyte: If you prefer to train on just electrolytes (PaceLyte has only a miniscule amount of carbohydrate), then use PaceLyte instead of EnduraPower.
Add two teaspoons of PaceLyte per 750ml/1 litre. Ideal for weightloss, low carbohydrate diets and low heart-rate training

3. Protein Options for daily recovery: JirehProTM, LeanPlex, Whey Power EnduraShake, Glutamine and Collagen Peptides

  • JirehProTM – UNFLAVOURED protein. Heat stable (Cook/bake). Can be added to savoury and sweet dishes. Versatile! 1 scoop of Jireh™Pro will give you 24g Protein. Same amino content as whey protein. (no lactose, no soy, no additives) JirehProTM is pure protein. High in BCAAs.
  • 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.
  • Whey Power is JUST PROTEIN (no added carbs) 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 drink with JUST water! Straight after training or before bedtime, or drink along with any low-protein meal.
  • EnduraShake – High kilojoule – So great for kids/ teenagers or big people who are lean, OR for long sessions: Take 1 scoop before and 1 scoop after a 1.5-2 hour training session.
  • Pace & Power Glutamine: An amino acid for muscle repair and recovery. Take 1 (or 2 teaspoons) immediately after training – especially after sprints, or if your immune system is a bit low.
  • Pace & Power Collagen Peptides: If you have issues with your joints – ANY connective tissue – shoulders, spine, hips, then our Pace & Power Collagen is the thing to use! 2 scoops daily. Anytime. Heat Stable (best results after 3 months. Be consistent

 

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