Power Bar Power Gel

Pros: Yummy, light (in the bag and in the stomach), convenient, energy source
Cons: Important to use this for the right purpose, can be pricey for it's size

In preparation for a big hike on Camel's Hump in Vermont, I needed to pack some energy foods. I have tried quite a few energy products, and have tried lots of PowerBar products, but had never tried PowerGel. This was what I h ...

Pros: Individual serving size, easy to mix, assorted flavors.
Cons: Some flavors leave a lot to be desired.

Tired of those plastic containers of premixed drinks? Get bloated easily from Gatorade or oth ...

Pros: low calories, quick energy, includes vitamin C & E
Cons: hard to swallow for some consumers

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Pros: Easy to carry around, combination of carbohydrates and caffeine in some flavors.
Cons: A bit difficult to swallow! The regular price is expensive.

I have recently come to like many PowerBar products so when I saw Power Gel in the store next to the gym in which I work out I bought a few packs.

What is Power Gel:

This was my first experience with a gel...

Pros: Great Taste and Consistency
Cons: Hard to open when your are tired or sweaty

PowerGel by the makers of PowerBar is a “concentrated carbohydrate gel”, made to give immediate energy when consumed during your intense physical activity.

I first became acquainted with PowerGels when I started training...

Pros: A quick burst of energy when your batteries are going dim.
Cons: What do you do with the wrapper when you're on the run/climb/other sporting move?

"Better living through chemistry." I have a friend who drinks nothing but a totally un-natural citrus drink and takes great pride in the fact that there are no natural ingredients in his soft drink of choice. It is totally synthetic and he likes...

Pros: Provides consistent energy, easy to consume, tastes decent.
Cons: Disturbing texture, sometimes takes awhile to consume the whole package.

My husband is currently in training to run a marathon on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. We both went to the meeting, but only he signed up because unfortunately, I have arthritic knees that prevent me from running five miles, much less 26. ...

Pros: Electrolytes. Lemon Lime flavor is awesome.
Cons: Lousy packet design. Other flavors not so nice.

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Pros: A great and easy energy-booster
Cons: Pricey

Ok, before you all start snickering at the poor skinny English Major trying to write a Sports Nutrition review, let me tell you a couple of things. First of all, I was a double varsity athlete in high school, cross country and tennis. For those who...

Pros: works maybe
Cons: tastes nasty and makes you thirsty

It's now become an annual ritual for me to run around Payette Lake (20 miles, 5,000 ft above sea level) in northern Idaho every summer when we go there. Last time I very nearly bonked. This time I breezed it, AND did it half an hour faster than last...

Pros: Works well for a quickie boost...
Cons: Price is much too high....

Over the weekend, I participated in a 20 mile bike race. Usually, when I compete in such intense activities, I take either my Hammer gel or a few Source One's with me. But, while at Kroger's the other day, I found 1.4 ounce packets of Power Bar Power...

Pros: Gives you a great energy boost and you don't have to chew!
Cons: Don't get it in your hair!

All new marathon runners and non-marathoners alike, when they see their first Gel/Gu/Clif Shot immediately screw up their face and say euggggghhhhh! frosting! how the heck am I supposed to swallow that stuff and run at the same time?

Well...

Pros: Quick Energy
Cons: May not be ideal for all people

Energy in a Goo, when I first saw this product I was skeptical. However upon further research and testing I found out that the product is not that bad.

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Pros: fast acting, available with extra caffeine or sodium
Cons: produces a surge and eventually a crash in energy

Most of my training is based on endurance events (>10 hours). Of course, I have to base my diet accordingly. I prefer to have a steady energy level throughout the day so I can really kick it up in the end. Unfortunately PowerGel only gives me that ...

Pros: Lots of energy in these buggers
Cons: too much, too thick

Ok, there are two reasons I am not recommending Power gel. First is that there are better products out there, and second is that it doesn’t really do what most people will want it to do. This being said, I do use Power Gel because I am not like most...