My Favorite PENCO Products: I Can't Imagine Training Without Them

Sports nutrition isn't just about replenishing energy during a performance. It's a comprehensive system that starts with breakfast before training and ends with recovery after. In this article, I'll introduce my favorite PENCO products that help me manage demanding daily workouts and races.

Gluten-Free Porridge PELUPA - The Ideal Start to the Day

Why PELUPA?

Every morning before swim practice, I reach for PELUPA porridge. It's easily digestible, gluten-free, and doesn't weigh down my stomach, which is crucial for me – just a few minutes after eating, I can jump in the water and swim without feeling heavy.

Thanks to its balanced carbohydrate content, it gives me energy right from the start of the day without slowing me down.

Ultra Endurance Drink - Fuel for Long Workouts

How does it work?

For most of my cycling and running workouts, I use Ultra Endurance Drink. It's a high-carbohydrate drink that allows for the intake of a large amount of energy in liquid form.

This is an advantage not only for delaying fatigue but also for preparing the body for the next training session later in the day. The combination of different types of carbohydrates ensures a gradual release of energy and a stable blood sugar level.

Jelly Bar - Tasty Energy on the Go

My Experience

On longer bike rides, I always have a Jelly Bar with me. It's a compact and tasty form of carbohydrates that's easy to consume even at high intensity.

It works as a quick source of energy when I start to feel tired. I also appreciate that it doesn't upset my stomach, which is essential during long performances.

Restart Drink - The Science of Recovery

Composition and Effects

After a workout, quick and quality recovery is key for me, and that's where I use Restart Drink. This comprehensive drink combines maltodextrins, glucose, sucrose, and fructose, which allows for effective glycogen replenishment.

It contains a blend of free-form branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) (L-leucine, L-valine, L-isoleucine in a 2:1:1 ratio), which support muscle fiber regeneration and prevent their breakdown. It's also enriched with L-glutamine, important for muscle tissue renewal and immune function.

Mineral components like magnesium, sodium, potassium, and trace elements (zinc, manganese, selenium) help maintain electrolyte balance and support the enzymatic processes necessary for recovery. The natural cranberry flavor and natural colorings (dried beetroot juice, caramel) ensure a pleasant taste without unnecessary chemicals.

For me, Restart Drink is not just an ordinary recovery drink, but a sophisticated nutrition system based on scientific principles and proven ingredients.