Gainers and carbohydrates

In the range of gainers and carbohydrates, you will find products suitable for replenishing energy during the bulking phase, intense workouts, or periods of increased physical activity.

Gainers are often also part of regular sports nutrition for people who struggle to consume enough calories through their diet alone. In such cases, they provide a simple and quick solution for increasing daily energy intake. They are especially practical during periods of higher physical activity when preparing a full meal can be difficult, helping to maintain a stable nutrient intake throughout the day.

Modern gainers are often enriched with vitamins, minerals, or amino acids that complement comprehensive sports nutrition. Another advantage is easy dosing and the ability to prepare a nutritious drink within seconds.

What is a gainer?

Gainer is a nutritional supplement with a high content of carbohydrates and calories, often also containing proteins. The name comes from the English word “gain”, meaning gaining or increasing weight.

Gainers are products designed mainly for:

• athletes,
• bodybuilders,
• strength-training individuals,
• people with a fast metabolism,
• people with increased energy expenditure.

A gainer can also be a practical solution during demanding days when there is not enough time to prepare calorie-rich meals.

In the Kompava range, you can find for example Gainer Koktail, which is rich in carbohydrates and proteins and is designed to support muscle growth and increase body weight.

Gainers often contain a combination of:

• simple carbohydrates,
• complex carbohydrates,
• whey protein,
• soy protein,
• vitamins and minerals.

What is a gainer good for?

Gainers are a popular part of sports nutrition during bulking and strength training. Many athletes include them especially during periods of increased physical strain or when trying to increase their calorie intake.

Gainers are often used:

• after training,
• between meals,
• during the bulking phase,
• when energy expenditure is high.

An important part of sports nutrition is also carbohydrates. A popular product is, for example, Glucose, which provides a fast source of carbohydrates.

Glucose contributes to the restoration of normal muscle function after high-intensity or prolonged physical exercise that leads to muscle fatigue and depletion of glycogen stores in skeletal muscles.

Who is a gainer intended for?

Gainers are suitable mainly for:

• athletes,

• bodybuilders,
• strength-training individuals,
• endurance athletes,
• people with a fast metabolism,
• people who want to increase their calorie intake.

Many athletes use them during the bulking phase or during intense workouts.

Gainer for women

Gainers are also used by women who are involved in fitness or strength training and want to supplement their energy and protein intake throughout the day.

How to choose a gainer?

When choosing a gainer, it is advisable to focus mainly on:

• carbohydrate content,
• protein content,
• calorie value,
• type of proteins used,
• taste and consistency.

Some gainers contain a combination of:

• whey protein,
• soy protein,
• simple carbohydrates,
• complex carbohydrates.

Gainers can also be combined with other sports nutrition products:

• proteins,
• creatine,
• amino acids.

How to use a gainer?

Gainers are most commonly used:

• after training,
• between meals,
• in the morning,
• during the day when energy expenditure is increased.

Many athletes use them as a practical way to supplement calories and energy during demanding training periods.

Carbohydrate products are often combined with other sports nutrition supplements, for example:

• Creatine Pure,
• Profi WHEY Protein.