Maximizing Calorie Intake During Cycling

As an endurance athlete competing in mountain biking, marathoning and Ironmans I have come to know endurance nutrition is the key in reaching your true potential. Before starting INFINIT Nutrition Canada I had already converted to using all liquid diet during my racing and training. I simply learned I could process more calories in a given period of time as compared to consuming both liquids and solids. Until I was introduced to INFINIT I thought it was normal to have to force down my nutrition at the 100 mile mark of my long training rides. Sure I was a little skeptical when I read the claim that INFINIT would allow me to create my very own customized drink, but that is exactly what I did. I simply manipulated the sliders on the INFINIT page to create a drink that had all of the desirable characteristics that my regular drink had and then I added what it couldn't deliver. For me the taste was important as I struggle to consume a bottle an hour through out the entire ride, playing with the Flavour slider allowed for a drink that I craved all day long. The other big need I had was a higher than normal Electrolyte load as I am a very heavy sweater, rather then taking salt tabs I now could get it all in one drink at the right level.

So there I had it a all in one 300 calorie blend that was mixed at a concentration that was slightly isotonic as compared to my bodily fluids. Not all that educated at the time about the importance osmolality or a concentration of a drink, I wasn't aware of why this was so important, but I certainly became aware of the importance. Simply put, when a drink is formulated at the right concentration it will be emptied freely from the stomach and then readily absorbed into the small intestine. Remember science class? A liquid of low concentration will flow towards a liquid of higher concentration - simple diffusion!! So what!? Why is this important?

Immediately my calorie consumption during rides shot up from 300 calories to hour to a comfortable 450 calories per hour. That extra 750 calories over the century rides along with proper hydration allowed me to finish my rides stronger then ever. I am a big believer that recovery begins during training, I always look to finish my training bouts as nourished as possible. Recovering with a tank that is 3/4 full is far better than finishing on empty. This allows you to get more from that next training bout. The ability to customize a sports drink is both novel and practical. It allows you to train and race at your best and recover quickly so you can do it all again the next day.

INFINIT allows you to adjust total calories, flavour, protein, electrolyes and amino acid levels, even tune the blend of 3 different carbohydrates to match you chosen discipline. Reach your potential - customize today.

-- Darcy