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 & electrolytesno protein Purpose provides energy for short, intense efforts & endurance efforts under 2hrs best supports explosive, high intensity...  [Read more]

Athlete or not, Gruppo's Everyday Fuel Collection is meant for just about everyone! This series of products have been assembled to give you the tools required to fortify real food with high quality protein, while maintaining total caloric requirements to promote healthy aging, appetite regulation, weight management, and goals aligned with athletic performance. Current evidence suggests intakes of 1.6g of high quality protein per kg of bodyweight per day as an ideal target for achieving optimal health outcomes in adults (Dr. Stuart M. Phillips, Stéphanie Chevalier, and Heather J. Leidy: Protein "requirements” beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health). RAW REVIVE JOE Components...  [Read more]

Carbohydrate intake for performance benefit is all about timing. To support heavy endurance training loads, carbohydrates are are a great tool. During your workout, carbs are good to prevent the complete depletion of glycogen stores and the subsequent reliance on fat only as an energy source. Note - it's okay to use fat as energy, but it requires us to train and compete at a lower intensity level. If you are choosing to train at a higher intensity level, our POWER or BURST carb blends will support your efforts of 90 minutes or less. If you are completing endurance efforts...  [Read more]

Electrolytes are essential minerals that help your body maintain fluid balance (hydration), support cardiovascular, nerve and muscle function and regulate pH levels.  You lose electrolytes through sweat so it is important to replenish electrolytes during/after exercise, in hot weather or hot environments such as saunas and during/following an illness.  According to Maddie Pasqariello, RDN, it is a common misconception that electrolytes on their own provide necessary fuel for a workout. They do however play a role in converting the nutrients we consume into energy so they definitely have their place in a workout setting. If you're looking for a solid...  [Read more]