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FUEL RIGHT, FEEL GREAT!® All Hammer fuels in one place: energy gels, sports drinks, electrolytes, recovery drinks, protein and bars for endurance athletes. No artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, made in the USA.

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Fuel usage guideBefore exerciseDuring exerciseRecoveryDaily
3 hours before10 minutes beforeUp to 2–3 hours3+ hoursWithin 30 minutes after exerciseAs needed
Fully Charged 10 minutes beforeAs needed
Endurolytes® 10 minutes beforeUp to 2–3 hours3+ hoursWithin 30 minutes after exercise
Endurolytes® Fizz 10 minutes beforeUp to 2–3 hours3+ hoursWithin 30 minutes after exercise
Hammer Gel® 10 minutes beforeUp to 2–3 hours
HEED® 10 minutes beforeUp to 2–3 hours
Perpetuem® & Perpetuem® Solids 3 hours before10 minutes before3+ hours
Sustained Energy 3 hours before10 minutes before3+ hours
Hammer Bar 3 hours beforeWithin 30 minutes after exerciseAs needed
Vegan Protein Bar Up to 2–3 hours3+ hoursWithin 30 minutes after exerciseAs needed
Whey Protein Bar Within 30 minutes after exerciseAs needed
Recoverite® & Vegan Recoverite® Within 30 minutes after exerciseAs needed
Whey, Vegan & Soy Protein Within 30 minutes after exerciseAs needed
Liquid Endurance Use it in the days before your key race.

Hammer fuels for every stage of your effort

Before training

Finish your last big meal at least 3 hours before the start, then drink only water. Right before the start, one serving of Hammer Gel is enough. Details: Hammer Guide 1 – Pre-Workout Fueling.

During training, up to 3 hours

For shorter efforts, Hammer Gel and HEED sports drink provide the energy: they are built on complex carbohydrates (maltodextrin), so your energy supply stays steady, without a sugar crash.

During training, over 3 hours

For longer efforts you need protein as well as carbohydrates. That's what Perpetuem, its chewable tablet form Perpetuem Solids, and Sustained Energy 2.0 are made for. Read more: Hammer under 3 hours and over 3 hours.

Electrolytes

The Endurolytes product family replaces the minerals lost in sweat, in capsule, effervescent tablet and powder form.

After training

Replace carbohydrates and protein within the first 30 minutes after training: Recoverite or Vegan Recoverite. For a pure protein source: Whey Protein, Soy Protein, Plant Protein. For your joints: Tissue Rejuvenator. Details: Hammer Guide 5 – Proper Recovery.

Why complex carbohydrates and not sugar?

Hammer fuels are built on complex carbohydrates, not simple sugars. This gives you a steadier energy supply and a lower risk of stomach problems. Read more: Maltodextrin – The superior carbohydrate for endurance athletes.

Fueling guides by race distance

Half marathon · Marathon · 50K run · Ironman-distance triathlon · HYROX · 8-hour protocol

The key principles are summed up in 5 Secrets to Success and the How to Hammer product manual.

FAQ

How many calories should I take in per hour?

Usually fewer than you'd think: your body can only process a limited number of calories per hour, so overfueling is a more common mistake than underfueling. Details: Hammer Guide 2 – Calories Count.

Can I mix Hammer products with other brands' fuels?

We don't recommend it: different systems have different formulations, and combined they can easily cause stomach problems. Read more: Why you shouldn't mix Hammer fuels with other systems

Are Hammer products doping-free?

Yes. Details: Are Hammer Nutrition products doping-free?