Gels
You act quickly, so you need a fuel that does, too. Gels typically contain a blend of carbohydrates that are optimized to be digested quickly yet not spike your blood sugar and cause you to crash. If you're working out for more than an hour, you should take a gel before you get started, and then one every 45 minutes. Wash it down with plenty of water. With continuous nutrition, you'll be surprised how long you can go!
Current best seller: GU Energy Gel
Bars
So...an athlete walks into a bar... Bars are a great way to get balanced nutrition when you're on the go. Whether it’s for the carbs you crave or the protein your body needs, have a bar before your workout to maximize your body's performance. Or, stash one in your bag or briefcase to make sure you're well fueled throughout the day so you can be ready for a grueling day of work at the construction site or a boring office meeting.
Current Best Seller: Clif Bar
Recovery
If your cells had mouths, they would be wide open and hungry after a workout or race. Working out tears away at your muscles and depletes glycogen stores. Recovery products include carbohydrates and protein so that your cells get what they need, when they need it the most. Take a recovery product after every workout to keep your cells happy, and ready for every workout to come. If you have trouble deciding, go with our #1 best seller Hammer Recoverite. Read our recovery products review for even more information!
Current Best Seller: Hammer Recoverite
Sports Drinks
Think that bottle of water is really giving your body what it needs? When you sweat, your body releases some of the electrolytes needed to power muscle contractions. You’re also burning through your energy stores. Not to worry, these sports drinks are specially designed to keep your electrolytes and carbohydrate levels topped off. For extra tough training sessions, consider taking a sports drink with protein. Whether you're trying to break a sweat, or break a record, these drinks could be just what you’re looking for. Our best selling product is Hammer HEED and a great choice if you have trouble deciding.
Current Best Seller: Hammer HEED
Electrolytes
When you train, you sweat. When you sweat, you lose electrolytes. While gels and sports drinks can provide some of the electrolytes you need, you might need more if you’re prone to cramping, suffer from night time muscle spams or if you’re working out for long durations and/or in hot temperatures. These products offer convenient ways to keep your electrolyte levels topped off so you can continue to run like a finely tuned machine.
Current Best Seller: Nuun
Energy Chews
Don't like the taste or consistency of energy gels but still need a source of fast-absorbing carbs to keep your muscles firing during training or racing? Energy chews may be your best option!
Current Best Seller: GU Chomps
Protein
Taken either immediately after a workout or in between meals, these high-quality protein options provide your body the fuel they need to build lean muscle.
Current Best Seller: Hammer Pro Whey