Fuelling choice for Over 20 Hours

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You can use a combination of both liquid and solid fuel; however majority of the fuelling should consist of liquid fuels.

Liquids are easily digestible. Solids will take longer to digest and will take blood away from the working muscles to digest (Avoid when travelling uphill).
By taking liquids you can be almost 100% certain of how many calories you are consuming per hour.
Taking solids you can never be sure on how many calories are being digested per hour.
Consumption of too many solids can make you feel lethargic and slow you down.
Hammer Perpetuem is ideal for this purpose ( See website for Mixing Instructions)

Perpetuem is a powder which is mixed into a drink.

We recommend Perpetuem be used for a minimum of 60-70% + of your fuel needs.

BENEFITS OF PERPETUEM

Perpetuem contains all the right ingredients (Complex Carbohydrates, Soy Protein and Lipids)

It is scientifically designed for Endurance exercise lasting longer than 3 hours and up to 2-3 days.
Perpetuem gives you very stable energy levels over a long period of time without the highs and lows.
This is exactly what your body needs over this duration. It does not give you the spikes in energy given by simple sugars.
Perpetuem contains complex carbohydrates, Soy protein and Lipids (type of fat).
The complex carbohydrates give the consistent stable energy supply
The soy will help your body stop breaking down its own muscle tissue.
The Lipids will help release your own fats stores. Fat will be a major contributor to energy demands. The longer you go the more important fat becomes as a fuel source.
Perpetuem can be mixed into a Multiple Hour Bottle. For example a 3-4 hour bottle can be mixed for between drink stations.
Perpetuem is a complete source of Energy (No other nutrients are required apart from Hydration/ Electrolytes)

For exact details on Perpetuem.

OTHER HAMMER PRODUCTS TO USE

All Hammer products can be used together. It’s a great idea to use some of these other Hammer products to use to break up the monotony of using one product.

Hammer Bars (230Calories) – a great easy to digest alternative, to break up the consumption of Perpeutem

Hammer gels (100calories) – Easy to consume Energy Gel.

H.E.E.D (High Energy Electrolyte Drink – 100 calories scoop) – a mild tasting Energy drink (only uses Complex Carbohydrates) with a good cross section of Electrolytes.