When you’re deep into a tough workout or long race and starting to fade, this gel gives you exactly what you need – quick energy and a mental boost – without messing with your stomach.

It delivers fast-absorbing carbs to top up your energy stores without needing water to wash it down. That’s because it’s isotonic, which just means it’s the right balance of ingredients for your body to absorb it straight away – no bloating, no sloshing around in your gut. On top of that, it’s got 75mg of caffeine, roughly the same as a cup of coffee, to help you stay sharp, focused, and push through fatigue when your head starts to go before your legs do.

Whether you’re heading into a tough hill, trying to hold your pace, or just need a lift to get to the finish, this little sachet packs a punch where it counts.

Who it’s for:

Perfect during racing or intense sessions when you need clean, fast fuel – without needing to wash it down with water. Especially great in heat or late-stage fatigue.

What it does:

Delivers 22g of isotonic dual-carb fuel for quick speed, paired with 75mg caffeine to sharpen alertness and soften effort perception. Designed to work on the go, no water needed.

How I’d use it:

Tear and squeeze it mid-ride or run – every 20–30 minutes depending on intensity. Since it’s isotonic, it’s gut-friendly even when consumed alone. Use it when cognitive and physical freshness matters most.

The Science:

The Effect of Carbohydrate Gels on Gastrointestinal Tolerance During a 16-km Run

Study: Two randomised crossover trials investigated whether different carbohydrate gel formulations (glucose only vs. glucose + fructose) and ingestion rates affected gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms during running. Endurance runners completed 16 km runs while consuming gels, and GI complaints were recorded using a 17-item, 0–9 scale questionnaire.

International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism (2009) – Pfeiffer, Cotterill, Grathwohl, Stellingwerff & Jeukendrup


https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19910651/

Average GI symptom scores were very low across all conditions (0.00–1.27), showing that carbohydrate gels are generally well tolerated during endurance running. No significant differences were found between gel types or ingestion rates. However, around 10–20% of runners reported more notable GI issues, suggesting that while most athletes can use gels comfortably, individual tolerance varies.

Caffeinated Gel Ingestion Enhances Jump Performance, Muscle Strength, and Power in Trained Men

Study: In a randomised crossover trial, resistance-trained men consumed a caffeinated energy gel (300 mg caffeine) or placebo prior to a battery of performance tests. Tests included vertical jump (SJ & CMJ), isokinetic knee torque, barbell velocity across loads (50–90% 1RM), and rowing ergometer peak power.

Nutrients (2019) – Venier, Grgic & Mikulic


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520843/


The caffeinated gel significantly improved jump height (≈+3%), isokinetic strength (+3.5–6.9%), and barbell velocity (+3.5–12%) versus placebo.