Catch Your Breath

Catch Your Breath: The last hill. The last series. The last round. The moment when others slow down – and you push harder.

Decisive moments don't arrive at the start. They come when your energy is running low.

That's when we step in. When you're running out of breath. When your body tells you that you've had enough. Properly timed energy, hydration, and nutrition will help you overcome fatigue, manage the crisis moment, and push your performance to the finish line. Because NUTREND products will never let you down.

Performance drop of up to 30%

Even with a 5% loss of body fluids, your performance deteriorates rapidly. Drinking only when you feel thirsty is too late.

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Improvement through nutrition by up to 17 %

Proper carbohydrate supplementation, especially when combining glucose and fructose, will significantly enhance your performance.

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Increased water absorption at 200–330 mOsm/kg

Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions with a content of 80–350 kcal/l from carbohydrates that induce a high glycemic response and contain 20 - 50 mmol/l of sodium improve water absorption during exercise.

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[1] Source: Armstrong et al. (1985), Murray R. (2007). Hydration and physical performance. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 26(5 Suppl), 542S–548S. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17921463/ a https://us.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/dehydration-and-its-effects-on-performance

[2] Source for upper value 17 %: Jeukendrup A.E. (2010). A Step Towards Personalized Sports Nutrition. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4008807/

[3] Source: A scientific expert opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published in the peer-reviewed journal EFSA Journal. First published: 30 June 2011
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2211 EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY (EFSA). Scientific opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions and reduction in rated perceived exertion/effort during exercise, enhancement of water absorption during exercise, and maintenance of endurance performance pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. EFSA Journal. 2011, vol. 9, no. 6, art. 2211. Available from: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2211

Catch Your Breath

With every breath in and out, there is preparation

NUTREND products cover the entire cycle of your performance. From the first step to the last sprint – and everything in between. It’s not about medals, but about victory over your own limits.

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Catch Your Breath

You know this moment. It starts with a decision. The right setting of both body and mind.

Catch Your Breath

The body wants to stop. The muscles are tired, glycogen is depleting, concentration is fading. Here, breath is running out, but you catch it back.

Catch Your Breath

Energy returns. The pace is rising again. Catching your breath doesn’t mean stopping – it means overcoming yourself.

Victory over the self

In moments when others lose pace, you accelerate. Not because you want more. But because your body has the resources to draw from. It is the result of preparation and proper nutrition.

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What are emergency situations in sports and how to deal with them?

As fatigue increases, the ability to concentrate decreases. Reactions slow down. Muscle cramps may occur. A feeling of heavy legs. Poor oxygenation of the body. All of this affects coordination and overall control of movement.

What helps?

Sufficient energy and substances that support concentration during performance.

Why do muscle cramps occur during performance?

Through sweating, the body loses important minerals such as sodium, magnesium, or potassium. Their deficiency can lead to cramps, weakness, and disruption of muscle function.

What helps?

Supplementing electrolytes and minerals for proper muscle function.

Lack of Energy

During prolonged or intense activity, the body consumes glycogen stores. Once they deplete, fatigue, slowing down, and a "wall" hit occur.

What Helps?

Carbohydrates serve as fuel in sports. Once the exercise lasts longer than 2 hours, it is generally recommended to consume carbohydrates in the range of 60-90 g per hour. Viribay et al. (2020) in their study demonstrated that ultra-endurance runners can utilize up to 120 g/h without experiencing significant digestive issues.

How dehydration affects athletic performance and how to prevent it?

A 5% loss of body fluids can impair performance by up to 30%! Fluid loss due to sweating also leads to the loss of important ions, increasing fatigue, and in cases of dehydration and high temperatures, it can even lead to heat shock and collapse of the body.

What helps?

Regular intake of fluids and electrolyte drinks to maintain hydration.

Why is recovery after intense training essential?

Thorough recovery is necessary for the body to quickly bounce back after intense performance and regain strength for the next training session. If the body does not get enough time to rest after exercise, fatigue accumulates.

What helps?

Quick replenishment of sugars and minerals immediately after exertion, followed by a quality diet rich in complete proteins.

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3. hour in the saddle – a hill that looked manageable feels completely different in your legs

Without continuous energy replenishment, a breakdown will occur – and with it, the end of the race. Or at least the end of the fun.

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17th kilometer – the pace drops and every step costs more than the previous one

This is where it matters what you brought with you on the course. Gels, electrolytes, amino acids – the right timing, the right composition, no surprises.

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Swimming, Cycling, Running – Zero Tolerance for Dropouts

In endurance races, the right nutrition strategy wins. Those who know what to take and when have the advantage.

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Last Series – Getting Ready for PR, Need to Add

Strength is not just about muscles. It's about what your body has available – creatine, amino acids, the right pre-workout. That's the difference between "almost" and "I've got it."

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2. hour on the field – the decisive moment is yet to come

Explosiveness at the end of the match is not a coincidence. It is the result of preparation. Think about proper hydration, quick carbohydrates, and recovery between matches.

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