Vow Kick Off x 12 60g Energy Gels with 75mg Caffeine, 22g Carbohydrates, Apple Flavour, Informed Sports Approved, Carb Gel, Sports Gel, Cycling, Running, Soccer, Rugby, Football Supplements

Used for mtb rides very good energy gels👌5⭐️

As a keen road cyclist and a bike repairer I am always interested in cycle related items and components plus any new technology that becomes available.I use gels when out on my road/TT bikes and saw these so thought I'd give them a try.I've had Vow gels before and found them good and had no issues with regards to stomach upsets etc.I got the Apple flavour which I get with my normal SIS gels and these sachets are the same size as my existing and have some similar ingredients.These gels should help to give me a carbohydrate shot as well as caffeine boost before I start which is beneficial pre and during exercise.The apple flavour was similar to what I'm used to albeit a fair bit sweeter but I must say I like that as I have a very sweet tooth, but may not be to everyones taste.Its always a job to tell how good gels work , but I kept it going on a very windy day and certainly suffered no stomach upset or the like.They are actually very good value for the12 (£10.99 at the time of the review) and much cheaper than my normal choice. So for future use I will be looking at what other flavours they do if they stay at this price.No complaints .

I tend to use energy gels before I play football. They help give you that extra carb boost without sitting heavy on your stomach. Didn't really enjoy these, flavour wise a pretty bogging aftertaste. And the caffeine made me and my brother both feel a bit ill towards the end of games. Could be good for a gym user for but for football and other aerobic activities maybe not.

As well as getting the VOW KickOff i was lucky enough to get to try the Half Time gel as well & have been using them both over the last few weeks.I can see why they would be a popular choice for getting a decent pre workout fix as its helps offer hydration plus boosts your Energy & focus, they contain 75mg of caffeine & 22g Carbohydrates & other ingredients to give you that all needed boost without being heavy on the stomach.I know 75mg of caffeine doesn't seem a lot compared to some pre workout brands I've tried in the past which has had up to 340mg but normally when i would workout on a work day i wouldn't get chance to train until after i got home from work so it would leave me struggling to get to sleep later that night so i actually prefer having less caffeine on a workday.The other good things with these gels is they pack a lot in a small size so they don't sit on your stomach as you can get all the benefits without consuming a lot, because i've done it in the past & had a 500ml pre workout to soon before starting training & then had it sloshing around while i'm trying to workout which is not fun at all, as it takes your focus away from the job in hand & ruins the training session.Which is where these energy gels from VOW come into their own as they can offer hydration & energy without the risk of any bloating as your only consuming a small 60g packet.VOW has three gels that are all set up to give your body the best ingredients it needs at the right time so the KickOff has caffeine to give you that starting boost, the HalfTime is energy & electrolytes to keep you going mid session while the FullTime gives you BCAA's for the recovery.I personally think these would suit athletes for things like long distance running, cycling or other endurance sports as you could get that all needed boost without having to ingest a lot, plus they are light & easy to carry, suitable for Vegans, tested for banned substances & approved by Informed Sports.As for the flavours i've tried the apple & orange ones so far & they both tasted pretty good.Overall though i definitely see VOW's potential & would recommend it to others although i feel its geared up for more higher end athletes that compete rather than being for myself.

It is no secret that a good supplement can improve how you perform, whether that be at the gym or a football game. This energy gel by Vow has problem to be consistently potent and effective, providing an easy to digest burst of energy without the crash!I love this gel as unlike sports drinks, you wont experience any cramps. Furthermore, it is absorbed by your body more efficiently and faster. As it is all natural and scientifically backed, you won't experience that unwanted energy crash. You can take 1-2 during your sporting activity depending on duration. For instance, if you're playing a football match, you are able to take one at kick-off and another during half time. Though you shouldn't go over the recommended dosage.Well priced with a nice slightly sour apple taste. 5 stars!Thank you for reading my honest review, I hope you found it helpful! :)

I thought these were excellent carb / energy gels compared to others I've tried. For a start, they're not over-sweet (believe me, I've tried some that tasted like pure sugar). The apple test is fairly subtle - it's sweet but pleasant.Secondly, the caffeine shot is very welcome, particularly (in my case) during morning training sessions. There's 75mg of it included per sachet, which is around about the same as a strong espresso for comparison. Just enough for a wake-me-up!Otherwise, you get a pretty standard 22g of carbs per serving, with extremely low sugar content, and they're practically fat-free. The consistency is smooth and easily downed. They're generally excellent, well formulated energy gels.All in all I really like them - a fair bit more palatable than many I've tried and effective for resistance / circuit training sessions. Great stuff.