Name: HYROX Fueling Kit
Brand: Hammer Nutrition
Price: 65.16 PLN
Availability: OutOfStock

BENEFITS

Energy, electrolytes and recovery for a HYROX race

HYROX combines 8 × 1 km of running with eight functional stations – SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jump, rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges and 100 Wall Balls. Your legs, core and upper body are working constantly, your heart rate is high and you sweat a lot. That’s why, in our view, three areas take centre stage in your fueling: energy, electrolyte replacement and recovery. The HYROX Fueling Kit covers all three – simply and at a good price.

What’s in the kit?

3 × Hammer Gel (single-serving pouch, flavour of your choice): maltodextrin-based energy gel, 90 kcal per serving (100 kcal for the Nocciola and Peanut Butter flavours), with no added refined sugar. It takes up little space and is quick to take even during the race.
2 × Endurolytes sample pack (4 capsules per pack): 8 capsules in total of full-spectrum electrolyte replacement – sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium and manganese.
1 × Recoverite (single-serving packet, flavour of your choice): recovery drink with complex carbohydrates and whey protein in a 3:1 ratio and 3 g of L-glutamine, for after the finish.

What we had in mind when putting it together

You can focus on the race: the gel and the capsules are light, take up little space and, under HYROX rules, you can carry them with you – so at the aid stations you only need to drink water, and you don’t have to rely on a sports drink you haven’t tested before.
No added refined sugar: the energy in Hammer Gel comes from maltodextrin, a complex carbohydrate, with no added refined sugar – without an overly sweet, cloying taste.
Easy on your stomach: at a high heart rate, your stomach is especially sensitive. In our experience, less is more here: don’t eat a large meal in the 3 hours before the start, and during the race take only as much gel as you really need.
Electrolytes throughout the race – on the topic of cramps: the Sled Push, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges and Wall Ball demand serious muscular work, often in a hot, crowded indoor venue. Several factors play a role in muscle cramps – fatigue, workload, heat and the minerals lost through sweat. In our view, it’s not worth waiting for a problem before replacing electrolytes: start before the race and keep going during it. Magnesium and calcium contribute to normal muscle function.

You’ll find the detailed fueling strategy in our How to Fuel Guide: HYROX article.

FAQ

How do I choose the flavours?

On the product page, you can choose the flavours of the Hammer Gel and the Recoverite before adding the kit to your cart. The 3 gels come in one flavour.

Why is there no HEED in the kit?

That’s deliberate. HEED works very well in HYROX training and for pre-race hydration, but using your own drink during a HYROX race is less straightforward. If you can manage it, HEED can fit into your race fueling too; if not, Hammer Gel + Endurolytes + water is a simpler race-day system.

Does Endurolytes help with cramps?

Muscle cramps can have several causes – fatigue, heavy muscular work, heat and the minerals lost through sweat can all play a role – so no single product is a sure solution. We treat electrolyte replacement primarily as a preventive strategy: it’s much better to work out your own needs in training and start the race with a plan than to only start dealing with it once the problem appears. Magnesium and calcium contribute to normal muscle function. If you sweat heavily, Endurolytes Extreme may be the better choice.

Is the kit enough for a HYROX race?

For most athletes, yes: the 3 gels cover the pre-start dose plus two more doses if needed, and the 8 Endurolytes capsules cover replacement before the start and during the race. Athletes who sweat heavily, or races lasting more than 90 minutes, may call for more electrolytes.

What can I add to the kit?

If you train for HYROX regularly, you can build on your race-day system:

Fully Charged – pre-race formula, about 15–30 minutes before the start; it doesn’t rely on high doses of caffeine (approx. 10–15 mg per serving, from green tea extract).
Energy Surge – 100 mg of PEAK ATP® per tablet, dissolves under your tongue; before the start or in the second half of the race, for example before the Sandbag Lunges and the Wall Ball.
Endurance BCAA+ – branched-chain amino acids with L-alanine, mainly as an addition to your pre-race protocol.

Try these in training first, too.

When should I drink Recoverite?

As soon as possible after crossing the finish line, within 30 minutes at most. At that point, many athletes don’t yet have the appetite for a full meal, but Recoverite is easy to get down: it provides complex carbohydrates, whey protein and L-glutamine. Follow it with a complete meal later.

Are Hammer Nutrition products tested by an independent laboratory?

Yes. Our products are manufactured in accordance with US manufacturing regulations (21 CFR 111): every raw material used is tested for purity, potency, identity and integrity, and they are checked at every stage of production before they go on sale.

HOW TO USE

Before the race

3 hours before the start: your last larger meal – familiar, easy-to-digest food; pay attention to your fluid intake too.
15–30 minutes before the start: 2–4 Endurolytes capsules.
5–10 minutes before the start: 1 Hammer Gel with a few sips of water.

During the race – matched to your expected finish time

HYROX of about 60 minutes: for many athletes, the gel and Endurolytes before the start are a sufficient base; during the race, focus mainly on fluids. Still, carry a spare gel with you.
HYROX of 60–90 minutes: a second gel in the middle part of the race, ideally with water; continue Endurolytes according to how much you sweat.
HYROX of over 90 minutes: the third gel too, if needed; keep adjusting electrolyte replacement to your individual needs (2–4 capsules per hour for most athletes).
Fluids: at the aid stations, drink mainly plain water.

After the finish

Drink the Recoverite as soon as possible, within 30 minutes at most. Follow it with a complete meal and fluid replacement later.

Fueling needs to be trained just like the Sled Push or the Wall Ball: try it in training first, at a high heart rate. If you sweat heavily, Endurolytes Extreme may be the better choice.

Good to know

Caffeine: the Espresso (50 mg) and Tropical (25 mg) Hammer Gel and the Caffe Latte Recoverite (25 mg) contain caffeine: not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Allergens: Recoverite contains milk (whey protein); the Peanut Butter Hammer Gel flavours contain peanuts, and Nocciola contains hazelnuts and milk. Some of the products are made in facilities that also process other allergens – you’ll find the details on the product pages.
Recoverite contains xylitol – do not give it to your dog.
If you have high blood pressure, kidney or heart disease, or follow a low-sodium diet, consult your doctor about electrolyte replacement.

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