How does your body work during training or a competition?
During gentle activities, such as walking, your body primarily draws energy from fat. But as the effort increases, such as during an intense soccer match, the body switches to burning carbohydrates. This is because carbohydrates can be converted into energy more quickly than fat, which is essential for the fast and explosive movements required in soccer, such as sprinting, dribbling, and shooting.
Why Carbohydrates Are So Important
Carbohydrates are the fastest energy source the body can use, but there's a downside: you can only store a limited amount of carbohydrates in your muscles and liver as glycogen. Once this supply is depleted, the body can no longer rely on carbohydrates for energy, which can lead to fatigue and a decrease in performance. During strenuous exercise, such as a long and intense race, it can even lead to an energy deficit, making you move more slowly and less powerful to persevere.
The Importance of AquaRevive Matchday
AquaRevive Matchday is a product that doesn't contain added sugars in the traditional sense. It contains isomaltulose, a carbohydrate composed of glucose and fructose, but which converts to energy more slowly than regular sugars. This means AquaRevive provides a consistent and sustainable energy source, ideal for prolonged exertion like a full football match.
AquaRevive also contains maltodextrin, which is also a readily available source of energy. The product is therefore designed to replenish carbohydrate stores without causing rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels, allowing you to maintain your energy levels throughout the entire race.
AquaRevive Matchday also helps maintain your fluid balance, thanks to the minerals and vitamins it contains, such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, and B vitamins. These nutrients are important for your energy metabolism, recovery, and supporting your immune system, especially during strenuous exercise.
