Tested High5 drinks 5min 45seconds faster!

26 readers from Cycling Weekly took part in a large study run by researchers from the University of Glasgow.

Riders following the High5 Race Faster Guidelines and using High5’s 2:1 fructose drinks, were substantially quicker than when using their regular brand of nutrition used the way they normally use it. The average difference during a 40 mile (64km) Time Trial was 5 min 45 sec.

Tested High5 drinks 8min and 15% more power!

Prof. Hottenrot ILUG Study (2009): in a second independent study which was similar to the Cycling Weekly test but using 16 subjects, riders were on average 8 min 12 sec quicker over a 40 mile (64km) Time Trial when using High5’s drinks and following the High5 nutrition strategy when compared to using their regular brand of nutrition in the way they normally use it.

Average power output during the Time Trial was increased by 15% when using High5, while body weight remained near constant indicating exceptional fluid replacement. High5-Studie High5 – Studie mit Radsportlern
your sports nutrition should provide:
 

1. CARBOHYDRATE

This is the fuel that lets you race both fast and far. 70% of the effort required for a 2:45 to 3:45 marathon is fuelled by carbohydrate and not fat. Unfortunately, your body can only store a limited amount of carbohydrate - typically 400g for a 75kg athlete when rested. Race anything over 90 minutes and your carbohydrate store can be depleted.

Any carbohydrate that you are able to consume during a race (drinks, gels etc) adds to your body's store of carbohydrate. High5's new generation of sports drinks with a 2:1 fructose ratio can provide your working muscles with up to 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour. That's 50% more than the best traditional sports drinks can provide.

2. FLUIDS

For optimum performance, you should aim to replace sweat loss by consuming sports drinks. Racing in the heat, it's hard to drink enough to keep up with sweat loss. In hot conditions, you can sweat more than 1.5 litres per hour, the equivalent of two large drink bottles.

The 2:1 fructose formulation found in High5's drinks has been shown to deliver fluids faster than traditional sports drink formulations. High5's drinks also contain a relatively high level of key electrolytes.

3. CAFFEINE

In moderate doses can substantially increase the absorption of carbohydrate and fluids. Caffeine also stimulates the body's nervous system: reducing fatigue, making you more alert, increasing your concentration and reducing the feeling of effort during sport. In the right amount (3mg to 6mg caffeine per kg of body weight), caffeine is an effective performance enhancer. A moderate dose of caffeine has not been shown to significantly increase dehydration during sport.

If you are sensitive to caffeine and experience symptoms such as hand tremors, heart palpitations etc, then stop using it immediately. If you have a heart condition do not use caffeine.
 
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High5 drinks contain a new 2:1 Fructose ratio. This has been shown to provide up to 50% more energy and deliver fluids faster than traditional sports drink formulations. Read the tests above to see how much faster you can race with High5 drinks when compared to your regular sports drink!
 
HIGH5 BARS & GELS Flavours Weight Caffeine Version Isotonic + Electrolyte Energy + Carb Recovery + Protein Tub / Jar Box QTY Single
High5 Energy Gel 4 Available 38g -       -
High5 Energy Gel+ 2 Available 38g All Flavours       -
High5 Iso Gel 3 Available 60ml 1 Flavour     -
High5 Energy Bar 2 Available 65g -       -
High5 Protein Bar 2 Available 50g -       -
High5 Sports Bar 2 Available 55g -       -
High5 4:1 Bar 1 Available 50g -     -
HIGH5 ENERGY DRINK
High5 Energy Source 4 Available 2.2kg Jar -       - -
High5 Energy Source Extreme 1 Available 1.4kg Jar All Flavours     - -
High5 Energy Source 4:1 2 Available 1.6kg Jar -     -
High5 Isotonic 3 Available 2kg Jar -     - -
High5 Protein Recovery 4 Available 1.6kg Jar -       -
High5 Zero Active Tabs 4 Available 20 Tablets 1 Flavour       - -