ON-THE-GO ENERGY
Whether you’re struggling halfway through a run or ride, or simply need to arrest the post-lunch slump, there are a wide variety of healthy pick-me-up products – beyond the high-fat high-sugar chocolate bars of old. These are our favourites for providing either an instant boost, or more sustained energy throughout the day.
Healthspan Elite Energy Gel
£35.99 for 24 gels; healthspanelite.co.uk
Not many energy gels could be described as genuinely tasty, but the real fruit extracts in this gel – we’re particular fans of the Passion Fruit flavour – are worth a try. Each sachet contains 25g carbohydrates and three electrolytes, making it suitable for delaying fatigue and replacing minerals lost during training sessions lasting an hour or more – or topping up fuel stores beforehand. The thinner consistency of this gel means it’s possible to squeeze and swallow straight up, making it a convenient fuel source, but remember to consume water alongside it – without water, the carbohydrates will take longer to enter your bloodstream.
form Boost
£19 for 30 capsules; formnutrition.com
If you want to get the cognitive
