Evening Training? Why Timing Your Fuel with Active Root Matters

With lighter summer evenings providing the perfect opportunity to get out and run or ride (and possibly the solution to fitting training around the school holidays!), in this article we’ll look at timing your fuelling so you can properly recover after an evening workout.

Hydrate During the Day

Don’t wait until just prior to your evening workout to start hydrating - it’s important to factor this in during the day. Drink small amounts regularly to maximise fluid absorption and to ensure you’re not dehydrated when it comes to the evening. Take one of our Sports Bottles (500ml or 750ml) on the go with you throughout the day. Consider our Electrolite Drink Mixes for warm or hot days where you’re likely to sweat more. With only 33 calories, 8g of carbs, and 801mg of unrefined sea salt, Electrolite Drink Mix provides the perfect balance of hydration and electrolyte replenishment.

Pre-Workout Fuelling

Many group workouts take place in the evening - run clubs, group cycle rides or fitness classes - which is a great way to get together with like-minded friends. As carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel/energy source, our Sports Drink Mix is the ideal solution for some essential pre-workout carbs. Forget the short-lived bursts of energy from traditional sports drinks. Active Root features a carefully formulated blend of slow-burning cane sugar, providing a steady stream of fuel to power you through extended periods of physical exertion.

Proper hydration is essential for peak performance and recovery. Our Sports Drink Mix includes 567mg sea salt, helping to replace vital electrolytes lost through sweat. Stay hydrated, reduce muscle cramps, and support faster recovery with our electrolyte-rich sports drink. The perfect boost of energy before - and during - an evening workout!

Plan Your Post-Workout Recovery

Whether a pre-mixed Electrolite Drink in the fridge ready for your return, or a warm Recovery Drink for cooler evenings, having your post-workout recovery fuel ready before you go means you can start refuelling and recovering well as soon as you get home and before resting. Consider having a protein-rich, healthy dinner ready for when you get home, saving time on return from your workout.

The Power of Ginger

Ginger has been used since ancient times to cure nausea and discomfort, and its athletic performance benefits have been harnessed in Active Root products. With natural root ginger as a core ingredient, Active Root helps soothe the stomach and prevent gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, ensuring a balanced and comfortable experience before, during, and after exercise.

Ginger contains the compound Gingerol, which can help contribute to soothing the stomach by relaxing the muscles in the gut. It also can have a calming effect, reducing bloating and stomach discomfort. The ginger in Active Root has been specially used because of the high gingerol ratio!

This is hugely beneficial for evening training knowing you can go to bed with a settled stomach. Improved sleep and recovery helps your body repair and ensures you have energy for whatever the next day brings.

With the right strategy and planning around fuelling and hydration, evening training sessions can be a great time to fit a workout in.