15 August is Assumption Day, and in Antwerp this day is also known as Mother's Day. That is why we at Concap would like to put some female top athletes in the spotlight. We asked them four questions so that they could share their experiences with you. After all, women are still underappreciated in many sports, and we would like to encourage every woman to achieve their full potential, with the assistance of Concap, of course.
Meet Joyce, Davinia, the DV Bilzen football team, Femke & Frauke: all ladies with a passion and talent for their sport. What else do they have in common? They are, of course, all fans and loyal customers of Concap. Reason enough for us to ask them a few questions and share their feedback with you. The questions we asked were:
- Which achievements are you most proud of?
- Do you have a sporting goal that you are currently working towards?
- What role does Concap play in achieving your performance goals with its sports nutrition and supplements?
- What are your favourite products in the range?
You can read all the answers below.
Joyce Vanderbeken (cyclo-cross, MTB and gravel)
We would like to briefly introduce her to you:
Joyce Vanderbeken is a champion in her own right when you look at her long list of victories. She is active in cyclo-cross, MTB and gravel cycling, and has been champion in all these sports several times, from the Belgian Championships and European Championships to even the World Championships.
We asked Joyce the above questions to gain insight into her experience, and this is what she told us.
1) That's a difficult question, as I've already experienced many wonderful moments.
There are two that stand out.
The 2009 Belgian Cyclo-cross Championships in Ruddervoorde, where I relegated Sanne Cant to second place. After that, Sanne became Belgian champion for 15 years and no one else was able to beat her.
The 2024 World Gravel Championships in Leuven in my age group, 40-44 years old. After 30 kilometres, my rear brake stopped working, so I had to continue like that for more than 100 kilometres. It was a bit dangerous at times because I had to keep reminding myself to brake in good time, which meant I lost a few metres each time that I had to make up again to catch up with my competitors. The fact that I still managed to win was a surprise to me too, because I didn't really think it was going to happen.
2) Just like last year, I would like to become European and World Champion in gravel (40-44 years) again. Winning those competitions once is not easy, but confirming it by winning them again is even more difficult.
The level of gravel cycling is also becoming increasingly higher and more professional, and I have to keep up with that...
3) Concap plays a very important role in my performance.
Before I started using Concap products, I often suffered from stomach problems during competitions and later in the evening from bowel problems. These problems also affected my performance.
Since I started using Concap products, I no longer have stomach and intestinal problems.
I have also become stronger and recover more quickly, and I noticed this after just a few days.
4) In the summer, I like to drink the isotonic sports drink with watermelon flavour, but then the drink must be properly chilled.
As far as sports gels are concerned, the new flavour is sour apple highly recommended.
Davinia Van Mechelen (football):
For those who don't know Davinia, we would like to give a brief introduction about who she is.
For those who don't know Davinia, we'd like to give a brief introduction about who she is. Davinia Vanmechelen is a footballer at YLA, Club Brugge's women's team. She does what she loves, which is playing football every day. She is also one of our proud ambassadors within football.
1) I am very proud of many of my achievements! I am proud that I can do what I love every day, which is playing football. ⚽️
Being the league's top scorer last season was great, but the cups and championships I've won are also things to be really proud of! It's difficult to choose just one 😅
2) We work extremely hard every day in the hope of competing for the title and bringing the cup back!
3) Concap products ensure that I recover well every day and that I have enough energy to give my all every day!
4) The whey shake is something I use every day after training and consider very important to take. Also the gummies during the match are an added value to my performance!
DV Bilzen (women's football team)
The DV Bilzen football team joined us last year and is now proudly using our products.
The team is represented in the interview by player Femke Jacobs. They also benefit from professional support, including from carer Frank Lenaerts.
1) I think everyone here feels the same way and that we can be extremely proud to be the only women's team from Limburg playing in the 1st national division. We have achieved this wonderful level in three seasons and we will continue for another season and hopefully more!
2) Mainly staying in the 1st national division. Last year was our first year at this level. Let's just say that we made it pretty exciting for ourselves at the end, but luckily everyone kept fighting hard. Hopefully we can make Limburg proud by playing at this level with BV Bilzen United for a few more years. We will do everything we can to achieve a good mid-table position in the league.
3) This plays a huge role in our performance. Thanks to our trainer, Frank Lenaerts, we were introduced to these products. We knew very little about them ourselves, and what would work? He gradually had us test everything, and we were quite surprised. It gives you a huge boost of energy, and your focus is especially much better. You just want to keep running to help the team, and it works! We're fans!
4) That's the one anyway Fast Energy! We use these before and during the match to boost our energy levels. If we forget to drink them or don't drink them, you can immediately feel the energy we have on the pitch as a team. So we're always thrilled when Frank arrives with the Fast Energy bottles and wants to give us even more energy.
Femke Verelst (BMX):
Femke Verelst is a BMX rider who has been using our products for several years. She's also one of our proud ambassadors. She's also a regular champion at various championships.
1) Belgian champion
2) Yes, for 2026: Belgian champion, European Championship final, hopefully Grand Final (America) if the budget allows it 🤪
3) Concap's supplements are very good and also help improve blood tests. The sports nutrition is very tasty and works very well.
4) Concap energieshot TURBO, X-Nutri magnesium + vit B6, MAX ENERGY red fruits, Concap high NRG gel strawberry
Frauke Bruylandts speaks (cycling):
Frauke is a natural at cycling. She's the daughter of Dave Bruylandts, so she clearly has the athletic genes.
1) I think my third place at the Belgian Championship, in my own city that is very special.
2) Currently I am working towards the last UCI races of the year: Bizkaikoloreak, Druivenkoers Overijse and GP Ceratizit.
3) I'm very happy with the support from Concap. I know I'm getting good nutrition during my training and racing, that I don't have any complaints, and that the supplements support me where necessary.
4) I love the very much watermelon sportdrank and the peach gellen, now the new apple gels I also like it very much. Before training I like the fruity bars perfect.
Would you, like these athletes, like to showcase your podium performances with the help of our Concap products?
Then share your achievements and favorite products and you might be featured in one of our next newsletters!
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