New trends in sports nutrition? First, take a look at what is already in your water bottle and bike bag.
Anyone following sports nutrition today can hardly miss it: more and more products are being launched with high doses of carbohydrates, new gel structures, innovative drink mixes, and all kinds of new ways to replenish energy during exercise.
90 grams of carbohydrates per bottle?
40 grams of carbohydrates per gel?
Soft fruit bites?
Nougat while cycling?
It all sounds new and innovative.
But sometimes the answer is surprisingly simple:
Concap already has it.
Increasing amounts of carbohydrates during exercise
In recent years, attention to carbohydrate intake during prolonged exertion has increased significantly. Particularly among cyclists and other endurance athletes, there is an increasing focus on how many carbohydrates can be supplied per hour.
We see this reflected in the sports nutrition market as well. Products are increasingly being developed around clear carbohydrate dosages: 30, 40, 50, or even 90 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
But you don't necessarily have to look for a new product at Concap for that.
Our High NRG Gels already contain 40 grams of carbohydrates per serving. The Cherry Gel provides even 42 grams of carbohydrates, while the Beta Fuel Gel is good for no less than 52.16 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
In other words:
40 grams? Has Concap.
42 gram? Has Concap.
More than 50 gram? Concap has that too..
And those 90 grams of carbohydrates in a water bottle?
Here too, we see an interesting trend.
More and more sports nutrition brands are using terms like "high carb," "90 g carbs," or "carb fuel." That sounds like a completely new product category.
But take a look at our Isotonic.
Concap Isotonic contains 93 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams of powder.
With a dosage of 100 grams per bottle, that therefore means 93 grams of carbohydrates in one bottle.
No special new "high carb" product needed.
The same Isotonic can therefore be perfectly utilized when an athlete wants to supply a large amount of carbohydrates during long or intense exertion..
Meanwhile, Concap continues to develop. For instance, new isotonic drinks with a more neutral taste and a pH-neutral beverage are also in development.
Because innovation doesn't always mean launching a completely new product. Sometimes it means making an existing product even better.
Fruity Bars? Actually, we already have our own Chews.
Another trend we are seeing more and more often is energy chews and fruit bites.
Small, soft pieces of sports nutrition that you can eat bit by bit while cycling. An alternative for those who do not want to constantly take gels.
Sound familiar?
Our Concap Fruity Bars deliver no less than 32.9 grams of carbohydrates per 40-gram bar.
Soft, easy to carry, and ideal for eating piece by piece during prolonged exertion.
So here too:
Energy Chews? Concap already has them.
And even Belgian nougat belongs in the bike bag.
By the way, sports nutrition doesn't always have to be a gel or a sachet of powder.
During long rides, variety can be just the thing. That is why we are also seeing soft bars, nougat, and other solid carbohydrate sources appearing at various sports nutrition brands.
At Concap, you don't have to look far for that.
Our Belgische Nougat Bar has been part of the assortment for years.
A soft, tasty carbohydrate source that fits perfectly during a long bike ride.
Also the Concap Almond bar has a soft texture, melts in the mouth, and contains 40% real almonds. Some athletes find it distinctive for its marzipan flavor.
Because good sports nutrition can, of course, also simply be tasty.
When it comes to supplements, too, you don't have to chase the latest trend.
We are seeing continuous new developments not only in the field of sports nutrition. The market for sports supplements also continues to grow.
New pre-workouts, amino acid formulas, and ingredients for muscle building, recovery, and energy are constantly appearing on the market. Often, existing ingredients are repackaged into a new product or given a new name.
But here too, the rule applies: first take a look at what you already have in your gym cabinet.
After all, Concap has had an extensive range of performance-oriented supplements for many years.
From pre-training support to supplements for intensive training periods: there is a choice of various formulas, depending on your sport, training goal, and personal preference.
Different athletes, different needs
Not every athlete needs the same supplement. A cyclist who trains for hours has different needs than someone who does short, explosive workouts. Strength training, endurance sports, and competitive sports also require a different approach.
Therefore, Concap does not opt for a single universal formula, but for various supplements, each with its own composition and objective.
Consider, for example:
Best-Ecdysterone
Ecdysterone is an ingredient that has been receiving increasing attention within the sports world in recent years. Concap has with Best-Ecdysterone already a product in the range for athletes who want to incorporate this ingredient into their supplement routine. It supports both the strength and energy of athletes. It increases testosterone levels within the body naturally without side effects. A cycle can be used by both endurance and strength athletes..
Boost 4-A & Boost 4-O
There is also a choice within the Concap Boost line. With Boost 4-A and Boost 4-O offers Concap a various formulas tailored to the specific Concap approach to blood types. These Boost formulas provide more energy and mental focus during training or a competition..
For athletes who do not know their blood type or for team sports, our Concap Boost 2.0 Also highly recommended!
Force 1 & Force 8
For athletes who want to further expand their supplement routine and seek an alternative to Concap best-ecdysterone, there are also Force 1 and Force 8.
Two power formulas developed based on blood type, so that athletes can choose what best suits their body.
Amino + AKG
Amino acids also remain an important part of the sports nutrition world. With Amino + AKG offers Concap a formula that combines amino acids with AKG.
Because the same applies here: not every supplement needs to be the same. Variety and a targeted composition can be particularly beneficial when you want to tailor your supplements to different training sessions.
Plenty of choice without a cupboard full of different brands
Plenty of choice without a cupboard full of different brands
You do not need to search for a different brand for every ingredient. Within the Concap-assortiment u find sportvoeding and supplementen that can support various aspects of your sports routine.
All sports nutrition and supplements for before, during, and after exercise.
Up to supplements based on 6 powerful pillars:
- strength
- energy
- endurance
- mental focus
- recovery
- general health
Everything in one assortment.
That also makes it easier to put together a supplement routine that suits your own sport and training frequency.
New trends are not always new inventions
That is perhaps the most important message of this article.
The sports nutrition world moves fast. A new brand launches a gel with 40 grams of carbohydrates. Another introduces a drink mix with a high carbohydrate dosage. Next appear soft chews, nougat, new amino acid combinations, and innovative supplements.
Interesting? Absolutely.
But new does not automatically mean better.
At Concap, therefore, we do not just look at what is popular today. We look at what athletes need, which ingredients are interesting, and how we can further improve existing products.
That also explains why you sometimes come across products at Concap that are remarkably close to the latest sports nutrition trends in terms of composition, even though they have been part of our range for much longer.
40 grams of carbohydrates per gel? Concap already has it.
More than 50 grams of carbohydrates per gel? Concap already has it.
93 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams of drink powder? Concap already has it.
Soft fruit bites for on the go? Concap already has them.
Belgian nougat for a long drive? Concap already has it.
An extensive range of performance-oriented supplements? Concap already has it.
And in the meantime, we continue to develop.
Because at Concap, we don't stand still either.
The fact that there is already a lot in the assortment does not mean that we are finished.
We continue to monitor new products and innovations. For example, work is currently underway on new sports drinks with a more neutral taste and a more pH-neutral drink, among other things.
So we look at today's trends as well as tomorrow's developments.
But always with the same question:
Can this really offer the athlete something?
Because for us, innovation is not a matter of launching a new product every year.
Because for us, innovation is not a matter of launching a new product every year.
Not following the trend.
But sometimes just a step ahead.