Endurance Athletes Helped To Get Over The Wall

CNP launches Pro Energy a pre-event carbohydrate-loading fuel.

[UKPRwire, Tue Mar 17 2009] Proper fuelling before an event can make the difference between success and failure. Most athletes now load up on carbohydrates prior to an endurance event to boost the glycogen stores in their muscles and liver, which helps prevent the onset of fatigue.

CNP Professional has launched Pro Energy, a complex carbohydrate energy fuel that is ideal for carbohydrate loading in the run-up to an event or before training. It can be used the night before or even up to two hours before the event without the risk of bloating. Pro Energy's special blend of time-release maltodextrin staggers the conversion of carbohydrate to glucose in the blood for a sustained performance.

Pro Energy is simple to use and easily absorbed. When taken as part of a carbohydrate-loading regime it helps protect against glycogen depletion that can cause heavy tired muscles, poor performance and potentially total meltdown when athletes 'hit the wall'. Simply mix three scoops in 500ml of water and shake. It is available in Berry or Orange flavour in a 500gm tub containing 10 servings. CNP's new drinks bottles, specifically designed for Pro Energy, are available in two sizes 1000ml and 750ml.

Ingredients are maltodextrin, citric acid, trisodium citrate (acidity regulator), orange flavour, beta carotene (colour) and sucralose (sweetener). Each three scoop (50g) serving made with 500 ml water contains 182 kcalories made up of 45.1gm carbohydrates with zero protein, fat, fibre and sodium.
To optimise performance and prevent dehydration CNP also recommends taking a hypotonic drink such as Pro Hydrate two hours before competing and during the event itself.

Pro Energy is available through high street outlets at a rrp of £8.50 and from CNP's website www.cnpprofessional.co.uk for a discounted price of £6.80. The 1000ml and 750ml drinks bottles are available for £3.99 and £3.50 respectively through high street outlets and at a 20% discount of £3.20 and £2.80 from www.cnpprofessional.co.uk.

CNP Professional is one of the UK's leading sports nutrition specialist companies. For more information visit www.cnpprofessional.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 161 320 1212 for sports nutrition advice and +44 (0) 161 320 8145 for sales.