Hammer Energy Gel 20oz Jug – Unflavored
- Long-chain complex carbohydrates for a smooth, consistent energy release
- Has only a trace of sugar, so it doesn’t set off wild insulin spikes causing a “sugar high” and “sugar crash”.
- Easily digested, concentrated source of complex carbohydrates with four amino acids
- Versatile product: Hammer Gel goes down great straight, diluted, or as a flavoring
- Take with 4-8 ounces of water during exercise for 45-60 minutes of peak energy
Product Description
Hammer Gel energy gels are 100% pure complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrate formula, no added simple sugarsContains sodium and potassium to counteract cramping and post-exercise fatigueThe virtual absence of simple sugars allows for easy digestionCan be used straight, diluted or as a flavoringEco-friendly 26-serving jugFlasks now sold separatelyItem SpecificationsUnit of Sale20oz BottleFlavorPlainTypeGelUseDuring… More >>
Hammer Energy Gel 20oz Jug – Unflavored
This tastes great, does not require mixing with water, is low in sugar, and for only 90 calories per serving gives 23 grams of carbohydrate.
Often I go straight to the gym from my office in the evening before I eat dinner. I used to eat a protein bar to get me through my workout and then 5 mile run on the treadmill. Now I just take one serving of gel before my workout, and another serving before my run, and I am fine–no hunger pains, and much less calories and sugar, but more carbohydrates, than a protein bar.
When I do my 1O mile runs outdoors, one serving before and one serving midway gives me all the energy that I need. I noticed a difference right away from the energy level from the protein bars that I used to eat. The gel is superior, and requires no time to digest.
I highly recommend this product. I also suggest buying the regular flask (not the more expensive pliable one) that Hammer Nutrition sells for as an easy way to carry and consume this gel.
I have switched from GU to Hammer Gel. I like the flaver better and it is not quite as thick which is a plus. I am impressed with Hammer’s research and attention to detail in the preparation of their products.
I love this gel. I like the flavor and love the energy. A 5 star product in my eyes. Hammerheads and bonkers alike rejoice!
I have used Hammer Gel for climbing Mount Whitney (14,500′) in a dawn to dusk hike; for lesser mountains but longer climbs such as Mauna Kea (13,500′) on the Big Island of Hawaii; and, for 5K competition races. I particularly like that it is ultra low sugar so you do not get insulin spikes. Also, you can drink it right out of the container without mixing, if you so desire. I think all the Hammer products are great and recommend such for serious athletes or active persons who spend more than two hours climbing, running, jogging, bicycling, kayaking, swimming, windsurfing, etc.
If you have never used this type of product, it is to fuel longer workouts, where your body is too busy running/biking/canoeing/whatevering to use a lot of resources on digestion. You need something easy to transport, easy to consume and easy to digest. Hammer Gel does this better than any other gel I have tried and it tastes better than the others, too. I have used it for everything from bike rides of an hour or two, to one of my fuels for adventure races up to 72 hours.
Hammer Gel is primarily maltodextrin, a complex carb that breaks down easily. That makes it very easy to digest, even when you are on the move. It is very low in simple sugars. A touch of electrolytes. Multiple flavors. I personally think that apple cinnamon is great. (As a teammate exclaimed when I introduced her to it: “Oh my gosh! That tastes like pie!”) The tropical and espresso flavors have caffeine.
Hammer Nutrition makes healthy, effective products and they support them all the way.