Sports Nutrition

Shop sports nutrition for running, cycling and triathlon at Xciter. Explore energy gels, carbohydrate drink mixes, electrolyte products, bars and race-day fuel from specialist endurance brands including Maurten and NamedSport.

Choose nutrition around your session duration, intensity and personal tolerance, and practise your race-day strategy in training before relying on it in an event.

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How to Choose Sports Nutrition for Endurance Training

Sports nutrition should support the demands of the session rather than add unnecessary complexity. The amount and type of carbohydrate, fluid and electrolytes you need can vary with session duration, intensity, weather, body size and personal tolerance. Practise any planned race-day strategy during training so you know how the products work for you.

Energy Gels and Carbohydrate Drinks

Energy gels provide a compact carbohydrate option that is easy to carry during running, cycling and triathlon. Carbohydrate drink mixes combine fluid with fuel and can be useful when you prefer to drink some of your carbohydrate intake. Check the serving information on each product and plan intake around the length and intensity of your session.

Bars and Solid Fuel

Bars and other solid options can add variety during longer, lower-intensity endurance sessions. They may suit athletes who prefer some solid food alongside gels or drinks, but individual tolerance differs, especially at higher intensities.

Electrolytes and Caffeine

Electrolyte products can be useful when fluid and sodium losses are higher, particularly during longer or hotter sessions. Caffeinated gels and shots should be used deliberately: check the caffeine amount per serving and consider your total intake from coffee, gels, drinks and other sources.

Maurten and NamedSport at Xciter

Xciter carries selected endurance nutrition from Maurten and NamedSport, including gels, carbohydrate drink mixes, bars, electrolyte products and race-day fuel. Compare serving size, carbohydrate content, caffeine and intended use before choosing the products that best fit your training and event plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Should I use an energy gel or a carbohydrate drink?
    Both can provide carbohydrate during endurance exercise. Gels are compact and easy to carry, while drink mixes combine fluid with carbohydrate. Your choice can depend on session length, intensity, carrying options and personal tolerance.

  • Should I test race-day nutrition during training?
    Yes. Practising your planned products, timing and quantities in training helps you learn what is practical and comfortable for you before relying on the strategy during an event.

  • What should I consider with caffeinated sports nutrition?
    Check the caffeine amount per serving and consider your total intake from coffee, gels, drinks, shots and other sources. Individual tolerance varies, so use caffeinated products deliberately rather than adding them automatically.