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WHY In 2016 we were asked by one of the pro tour teams we were supporting to produce a slow release carbohydrate energy drink to support fat burning rides.  In the past these rides were often done fasted using no carbohydrate fizz tabs which can result in muscle loss and tiring energy lows. Research using slow release carbohydrates like isomaltulose (palatinose) and resistant starches suggest that it is possible to support enhanced fat burning whilst sustaining background energy levels ( E.g. König et al 2015) Training Mix combines slow release carbohydrates with our race proven electrolyte and vitamin mix and...

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I have to admit off-the-bat to being an energy gel sceptic, so when I got my hands on the Stealth Real Fruit Energy Gels from secret-training, I wasn’t really all that sure I was going to enjoy the testing process. In truth, although the flavours came as a bit of a shock (particularly the banana gel, which actually tastes like banana), I really liked them. I wasn’t expecting the gels to actually tastes like the flavours on the packet, so this was a real treat. I tried the banana flavoured gel and the mango and passion fruit one, but there...

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We’ve all been there, out on a long ride or a high intensity short ride, when the legs give out. The mind is willing but the body is depleted in terms of energy to keep the power going. So what do you do when you’re on the bike and you feel those energy levels start to drop? You need to fuel your body to enable it to maintain the effort. Nutrition on the move is really important. This is where energy products come into play and Secret Training, founded by European Champion Track cyclist, Tim Lawson know a thing or...

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