POWER vs. BURST
While we consider both of these blends "High Intensity Fuel," designed to fuel efforts of 90 minutes or less, they differ slightly in what they have to offer.
| POWER | BURST | |
| Carbohydrates | high in maltodextrin (complex carb) *slower burning* |
high in dextrose (simple sugar) *delivers immediate energy* |
| Audience | a fan favourite for everyday athletes - spin, hot yoga and HIIT classes | a fan favourite among our explosive swim & track athletes |
| Components | carbs, electrolytes, amino acids + a small amount of protein | carbs & electrolytes no protein |
| Purpose | provides energy for short, intense efforts & endurance efforts under 2hrs | best supports explosive, high intensity efforts |
| Calories | 100 calories per serving | 150 calories per serving |
Carbohydrates: Each of these products contain a blend of 3 sources of carbs - maltodextrin, sucrose and dextrose.
- POWER is higher in maltodextrin which is a complex carb (slower burning).
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BURST is higher in dextrose which is a simple sugar (delivers immediate energy). It actually contains more than double the simple sugars that POWER does.
Audience:
- POWER tends to be preferred by the everyday athlete. Many customers use it for spin, hot yoga or HIIT style classes.
- BURST is a fan favourite among our explosive swim & track athletes.
Protein:
- POWER contains a small amount of protein.
- BURST does not contain any protein or amino acids.
Purposes:
- POWER provides energy for short, intense efforts and can also serve as fuel for endurance efforts under 2 hours in length.
- BURST best supports explosive, high intensity efforts.
Calories:
- POWER contains 100 calories per serving.
- BURST contains 150 calories per serving.
Trust us when we say that regardless of which type of high intensity training you're tackling, choosing to fuel properly will make a significant impact on both your energy and performance!
