Paddling Nutrition

Paddlers  have survived for years on little or very limited knowledge and use of Sports Nutrition.

Hammer Nutrition has been in business for over 21 years supplying athletes from all around the World with the best Sports Nutrition available.

Our Mission to the Paddling  Community has 4 Simple aims;

1. Supply extremely effective products at prices which you can afford to use daily.
2. Provide the key tool to using these products effectively – KNOWLEDGE
3. Provide the user with the best customer service available.
4. Provide unlimited access to our experts for any nutritional guidance.

 

Why do Paddlers Need Sports Nutrition?

It’s a simple question. We all require some form of nutrition to survive. It’s all about choosing what nutrition to use and for what occasion.

Exercise is vital to our health and well being. So is nutrition! If we exercise and ignore nutrition the results can be very discouraging. Exercise and nutrition go hand in hand.

Those who exercise do so for a reason. It’s our job to provide you with the best possible choice of nutrition to allow you to paddle better and enjoy the full benefits of your labours.

The thing most paddlers over look when considering Sports Nutrition is convenience.

In Hammer Nutrition products you get exactly what you need in the right format and amount when you need it. Once more it does exactly what you want it to do! Get you through that paddle and recover for the next day.

Our Products In More Detail

Hammer Products only use ingredients which are beneficial in supplying the right energy ingredients for running. It sounds so simple, but it’s not quiet like that.

Too many Sports Nutrition Companies (like the major food Companies) make their products with added sugars, flavour’s, colourings and preservatives. Obviously this will sacrifice their performance.
Hammer Nutrition does not do this.

There are no added sugars, colourings, preservatives and flavours.
The basis of Hammer’s fuel is Powders or liquids for use during. Why, simply because they are easily digestible and quickly available for energy use.

Hammer Nutrition makes 4 products to be used by paddlers.

 

Hammer Gel

A complex carbohydrate gel containing 104 calories.

The benefit of using this is simple, it supplies a stream of consistent energy without the high’s and lows for a period of 35-45 minutes.

This is great to use to kick start your energy take a Hammer Gel

It’s not a great idea to eat prior, so a Hammer Gel 5-10 minutes prior to starting can provide an ideal supply

Endurance paddlers  that paddle  for periods of 1hour + and sometimes up to 3-4 hours would benefit greatly, by consuming gels at regular periods to ensure a constant supply of energy. Hence avoiding the ill fated crash often associated with long bouts of exercise.

H.E.E.D (High Energy Electrolyte Drink)

 

H.E.E.D often referred to as the ultimate sports drink.

Contains over 91% complex carbohydrates (No simple sugars), a full spectrum of Electrolytes.

Commercial sports drinks contain masses of simple sugars and all too few Electrolytes.

H.E.E.D uses only complex carbohydrates for extended energy without the highs and lows.

It also contains significant amounts, of potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium,Vitamin B6 and chromium. These electrolytes all play a significant role in ensuring proper metabolic function during exercise.

HEED, has minimal flavour making it easy to use. What a great change from those sickly sweet commercial sports drinks!

Paddlers would benefit from using this continually throughout long paddles (mix into your hydration pack with water ), and both prior to as a Carbo loader .

Not only would paddlers have better performance during their paddle, but recovery would also be better from receiving the correct nutrition.

Perpetuem

The Endurance athlete’s most valuable fuel designed for paddles over 3 hours and longer !

Containing a mixture of Complex Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and electrolytes, it has been referred to by many as the most efficient fuel to use in any paddling event lasting over 2-3hours.

This combination of nutrients is able to stabilize blood sugars, allowing a constant long lasting supply of energy with no highs or lows.

The added protein has also been shown to stop the body breaking down its own muscle tissue. Whilst the added Chromium also helps stabilize blood sugars further.  Tri basic phosphate can help buffer lactic acid build up.

No other source of fuel is necessary, so you don’t require solid foods!

Check the product packaging out for weight recommendations appropriate to you.  Paddlers can mix their Perpetuem with water into a hydration bag and then have a separate bag with just water . It is important to sip your Perpetuem every 20-30mins and then wash down with a source of plain water.

Recoverite

Paddling is simply strenuous exercise.

The most neglected yet one of the most beneficial parts of any endurance paddling  program is the Recovery.

Taking care of your Recovery means that when you wake up and want to do it again the next day, your paddling  is so much better.

Why, because your body has a “window of opportunity”, usually no long than 1 hour after exercise(ideally with in 30 mins ), where it is most receptive to the replenishment of fuels used during training. Consuming the correct fuels during this crucial period means replenishes itself better and recovers faster.

This is one of the most fundamental parts of any paddling  training program for the biggest improvement, yet one of the most neglected.

Recoverite provides an ideal 3:1 ratio of complex carbohydrates and glutamine-fortified whey protein isolate for enhancing recovery between training sessions and races. Consistent use of Recoverite helps the body adapt to hard training because it supplies exactly what the body craves after a tough workout. The precise ratio of complex carbohydrates, whey protein isolates, glutamine, and key nutrients supports enhanced recovery, and thus enhanced athletic performance