[ FF PERFORMANCE LAB ]

The PRE-MATCH Formula

NATURAL CAFFEINE

[ 200mg ]

Heighten your Performance

The infusion of natural caffeine (from green tea extract) in PRE-MATCH is strategically formulated to heighten focus and reaction-time on the football field, offering a mental edge crucial for precision in game.

Join the 97% of professional footballers who leverage caffeine to gain a competitive advantage.

Naturally Sourced

Unlike synthetic caffeine prevalent in most energy drinks and pre-workouts, our natural caffeine is sourced from green tea extract to offer a cleaner and longer-lasting performance boost.

This ensures footballers experience sustained energy levels without the crashes associated with synthetic alternatives.

Fight Fatigue

Experience reduced tiredness and increased stamina as caffeine intervenes in the brain's adenosine pathways, delaying the onset of fatigue and ensuring sustained energy throughout the match.

Dosage

Incorporating 200mg of caffeine aligns with the scientifically established optimal dosage for sports performance, ensuring that footballers benefit from increased neurotransmitter release and enhanced overall mood.

To see the precise timing of when to take FOOTBALL FUEL, download our FREE football nutrition guide.

YERBA MATÉ

[ 50mg ]

The South-American Secret Weapon

Yerba Maté, a key ingredient in Football Formulas' Pre-Match gel, has been the secret weapon of South America's top footballers. Icons like Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Suarez, and more continue to use Yerba Maté to elevate their performance on the field.

Instinctive Performance

Beyond its association with football greatness, Yerba Maté brings unique qualities to the game. The herb's calming effects help players get in the zone, fostering a state of mental clarity and focus.

This natural boost allows footballers to play instinctively, making split-second decisions and executing precise moves with heightened awareness.

Naturally Sourced

Yerba Maté serves as a natural caffeine source, contributing to the energizing effects of our PRE-MATCH gel.

The combination of Yerba Mate's caffeine content with other key ingredients creates a synergy that supports sustained energy, mental alertness, and overall performance.

BETA-ALANINE

[ 3g ]

Tactical Precision

Beta-Alanine, a naturally occuring amino acid renowned for its ability to work in synergy with caffeine to delay exhaustion during intense physical activity. By producing carnosine—a di-peptide that diminishes lactic acid build-up.

By supporting the production of carnosine, it contributes to reducing muscle fatigue, ensuring that your muscles have sustained power and endurance, crucial for footballers engaged in rapid sprints and high-intensity gameplay.

Short & Long-Term Benefits

In the short term, Beta-Alanine supplementation contributes to an immediate increase in carnosine levels, reducing lactic acid buildup during high-intensity football activity.

This effect translates to improved buffer capacity, allowing footballers to sustain performance during intense matches.

Over the long term, consistent supplementation leads to a more substantial boost, exceeding a 50% increase in carnosine levels after four weeks and 80% after ten weeks.

Dosage

The 6g of Beta-Alanine in our pre-match gel is strategically optimized to offer superior benefits compared to other formulations with lower doses.

This ensures that footballers receive the full advantages of Beta-Alanine, including improved muscle buffer capacity, reduced lactic acid build-up, and enhanced endurance during high-intensity actions on the pitch.

L-CITRULLINE MALATE

[ 6g ]

Boost Nitric Oxide

L-Citrulline malate, a key ingredient in our pre-match gel, plays a crucial role in boosting nitric oxide production within the body.

Nitric oxide is known for its vasodilatory effects by improving blood flow throughout the body.

This increased blood flow is particularly beneficial for footballers, as it ensures optimal oxygen and nutrient delivery to working muscles during high-intensity efforts on the pitch.

Optimised Absorption

Our formulation stands out by combining L-Citrulline with Malic Acid, creating Citrulline Malate.

This combination is designed to increase absorption rates and bioavailability compared to formulations containing only L-Citrulline.

The synergistic effect of these two components ensures that footballers receive the maximum benefits of L-Citrulline malate for improved performance.

Supports Toxin Removal

Citrulline Malate is effective in stimulating the body's removal of metabolic toxins, such as lactic acid and ammonia.

This is particularly relevant for footballers engaged in high-intensity activities, as it contributes to reduced muscle fatigue and enhanced endurance during prolonged matches and training sessions.

Aerobic Capacity and Recovery

Scientific studies have demonstrated that L-Citrulline Malate significantly increases aerobic capacity, ATP production, and phosphocreatine recovery after training.

These effects contribute to improved overall performance, allowing footballers to sustain peak levels of energy and power throughout the demanding duration of a match.

HOW IT WORKS

[ THE JOURNEY OF THE GEL ]

01 - Consume

Upon consuming our pre-match gel, the Natural Caffeine, Yerba Maté, Beta-Alanine, and L-Citrulline Malate, begin their rapid absorption process.

02 - Sharpen Focus

Within 15 minutes, the Natural Caffeine starts to take effect, heightening focus, reducing tiredness, and enhancing overall mental performance. Caffeine typically peaks in the blood around 30 to 60 minutes after consumption.

03 - Calm & Clarity

Simultaneously, the inclusion of Yerba Maté powder, a natural source of caffeine, contributes calming effects, allowing players to get in the zone and play instinctively. This balance ensures that the energising effects are coupled with a sense of calmness.

04 - Increase Blood Flow

L-Citrulline Malate boosts nitric oxide production, promoting vasodilation of blood vessels. This enhances blood flow, ensuring optimal oxygen and nutrient delivery to working muscles, vital for sustained endurance.

05 - Buffer Lactic Acid

Beta-Alanine comes into play, delaying exhaustion from producing Carnosine, acting as a buffer against lactic acid build-up. This is crucial for footballers engaged in high-intensity activities.

06 - Peak Performance

The culmination of these steps results in footballers experiencing the positive effects of our pre-match gel to perform at their peak.

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