gel: What to look for when choosing an energy gel ISOCountry Groups euro at be cy ee fi fr de gr ie it lv lt lu mc mt nl pt sk si sm es va uk gb us us variants 1 33.4, 2 33.3, 3 33.3 Join Independent Minds For exclusive articles, events and an advertising-free read for just 5.99 6.99 9.99 a month Start your free trial Get the best of The Independent With an Independent Minds subscription for just 5.99 6.99 9.99 a month Start your free trial Get the best of The Independent Without the ads for just 5.99 6.99 9.99 a month Start your free trial The top considerations when you're choosing an energy gel are taste, the amount of carbohydrates you get per gel, portability and, crucially, whether it plays nice with your stomach, according to The Independent. While it's always useful to take recommendations, when it comes to sports nutrition, everyone is unique. Gels come in a huge range of shapes, sizes, flavours and consistencies but they all share the same goal to top up your energy stores once the body has run short of its own available stocks. What sends one runner speeding to the finish line, can easily send another sprinting to a portaloo with tummy troubles. Read more 10 best running belts10 best fitness trackers7 best all-natural energy foods From shakes to bars With that in mind, when you're selecting which gels to try first, you'll want to pay particular attention to the weight of the gel overall, the quantity and source of the carbohydrates it contains and whether it delivers additional benefits such as a hit of caffeine for an extra kick, or electrolytes to help aid hydration by keeping your salt balance right. So the best advice is to try a few and find one that works for you.
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