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Endurance athlete’s diesel
- Stabilizes energy & blood-sugar
- Maximizes fat utilization
- Protects lean muscle mass
Thoroughly tested and proven in the world’s toughest events, Perpetuem satisfies your body’s energy requirements when workouts and events extend beyond three hours. Its unique blend and precise ratios of complex carbohydrates, protein, healthy fat and key auxiliary nutrients allow you to stay strong and steady from start to finish.
Caffé Latte flavour contains 25 mg of caffeine per serving.
How To Use
Application:
- Use as a primary source of calories during exercise/competition lasting more than two hours.
- Serving Size
- One scoop of Perpetuem contains 135 calories.
Suggested Doses by Body Weight
Weight Scoops Calories
Up to 54.5 kg Up to .75 scoop/hour Approx 101 calories
54.5-70 kg 1 scoop/hour 135 calories
70-86 kg 1.25-1.5 scoops/hour 169-202.5 calories
86+ kg Up to 2 scoops/hour 270 calories
*These are estimated doses. Each athlete should determine in training, under a variety of conditions, their personal optimum.
Mixing / Usage Instructions
Important Note: Due to potential spoilage issues, Perpetuem cannot be premixed and left for several hours in warm weather. You can mix and consume Perpetuem three different ways depending on individual preference and logistical concerns. Please experiment with the following options to determine which works best for you.
1. The One-Hour Bottle - Mix the suggested amount of Perpetuem for your body weight (see chart above) in 475-830 ml of water. Consume one bottle hourly. This method is ideal when training or racing with a support crew and vehicle. If you're without a support crew, but still want to use this option for mixing, keep in mind that its obviously less convenient as you'll have to stop more frequently to mix your fuel. Also, because you are trying to fulfil both hydration and caloric requirements from one source, you have limited ability to adjust one without affecting the other; you may need to consume additional water to satisfy hydration requirements.
2. The Multi-Hour Bottle - This is by far the most convenient method of fueling because it allows you to be self-sufficient for many hours, requiring only additional plain water along the way. The only limitation is how many scoops you can fit into a bottle. Determine your proper hourly intake of scoops by experimenting with the numbers from the dosage chart. Lets say you've determined through testing that two scoops of Perpetuem per hour is your ideal caloric intake. For a 4-hour workout, you'll need eight scoops in a bottle, filled with water and shaken. You may need to add a few scoops at a time to get it all to mix well. You then nurse this bottle, taking small sips every 15-20 minutes. At this concentration, the water in the mixed bottle does not contribute much at all to your hourly fluid intake needs. To meet your fluid requirements, carry a second and possibly even a third bottle of plain water, use a hydration system, or know where you can refill along your route. Drink according to the temperature/humidity and your exertion level so that you consume in the range of 475-830 ml of plain water per hour. This way, as long as you can obtain water along the way, you're set for hours of hard training.
3. Gel or Paste - If you want to carry the highest volume of calories in the least amount of space, making a thick mix is your best option. Perpetuem can be made into a super-concentrated, near paste-like consistency and dispensed from a Hammer Gel Flask. Using a blender or bowl and spoon, mix scoops of powder with a small amount of water, gradually adding water as necessary to create the desired consistency. If you're using one of the flavoured Perpetuem remember that the heavier and more concentrated you mix it, the sweeter and stronger the flavour will become. You can also add Hammer Gel or Heed for flavour, if desired. Depending on how many scoops per hour you require, and how concentrated the mix is, each flask of Perpetuem can supply you with 2-4 hours of fuel. As with the multi-hour bottle, you must carry additional bottles of plain water or use a hydration system to meet your fluid requirements.
- Special Note on Perpetuem: Perpetuem is a high concentration calorie source (via its complex carbohydrate, soy protein, and healthy fat components); therefore we have noted that many athletes do well with a substantially lower calorie intake when using Perpetuem as their primary-to-sole fuel. With this particular fuel we highly recommend starting with the lowest amount suggested-perhaps even a bit lower and work your way up to a higher amount, if a higher amount proves to be necessary via testing in training.