Frequently Asked Questions
The following are real customer questions and have been answered by Colin Walker (BSc. Sport & Exercise Science, Former NZ Bodybuilding Representative) or Cliff Harvey (Nutritionist, Strength Coach, Certified Natural Therapist, IAWA All-Round Weightlifting World Champion).1. What is Leppin Sport?
2. Why should I take Leppin?
3. Leppin Squeezy Questions
4. Can you give me some guidelines on the Thermogenics - someone said only take them in the morning as they keep you awake and I like my sleep. What do they do exactly?
5. The events (2-3hrs) that I have been competing in are all morning ones. I usually have breakfast at 6.00am on those days and start time is usually about 8.00am As you can see I am already two hours into my breakfast energy before the event starts! Any suggestions on what i should eat prior to my race?
6. How do I use Creatine?
7. I can't tolerate gluten and am an athlete, so I need to know if your products are made from any gluten containing ingredients ie. wheat etc? The products I currently use are leppin squeezes and enduro booster powder.
8. I want to get a good Protein sports drink, I can drink as a meal replacement and after training. I train 5-6 times a week for an hour each day, usually goes for longer on the weekends. Do running, cycling and paddling. I saw the endurance athlete drink. Will that be suitable, or should I just get the active woman drink?
9. Hi, The Leppin Squeezy says on the packaging that 'It is not suitable for pregnant woman.' As I am preganant (and still exercising lightly) then I was wondering why the squeezy was not suitable. Could you please advise.
10. I have been using squeezys and am considering getting the Big Squeezy as a cheaper and cleaner way of using them. How does this keep once opened - does it need to be kept in the fridge? How about the little slingshot - is it ok if you use half of it one day and then want to come back to it later?
1. What is Leppin Sport?
Leppin Sport makes products for energy, strength, speed, endurance, body building, dieting, general health, injury rehabilitation and general quality of life. Our mission is "to assist athletes in being the best they can possibly be."
2. Why should I take Leppin?
Its 100% NZ owned and operated, we use natural flavours and no artitfical sweetners.
We are also all athletes at heart and have developed the products with both the weekend warrior and the elite athlete at heart!
3. Leppin Squeezy Questions
If you have had an active day (sweating alot ) is it useful to have a squeezy before your run?
Definitely if you have an active job it would be essential to have some form of “energy†before exercise. Ideally you should eat 2 hours prior to your training session as a rule. However if you have your afternoon tea for example at 3pm and have an active job such as a courier or labourer you would benefit from a squeezy 15 mins prior to your run. Remember to have it with enough water and if it’s a hot day carry some extra water with you.
If you sweat alot during a run on a hot day can they be taken more regularly than every 30mins?
Yes they can be taken every 15-20 mins but remember to take on board water as well approx 150mls with each sachet. On a hot day I would recommend 200-250 mls of water per sachet especially if you do sweat a lot.
Once you start taking them during a run do you have to continue so you don’t have a sugar crash?
Ideally you should have them at regular intervals however since they are a complex carbohydrate base there is not such a sugar rush as with some other products so you wont get the accompanying crash.
4. Can you give me some guidelines on the Thermogenics - someone said only take them in the morning as they keep you awake and I like my sleep. What do they do exactly?
Suggested Use:
Week 1: 2 or 3 caps once a day Monday to Friday – weekend off
Week 2: 2 or 3 caps once a day Monday to Friday – weekend off
Week 3: 2 caps twice a day Monday to Friday – weekend off
Week 4: 2 caps twice a day Monday to Friday – weekend off
Week 5: off
Week 6: repeat
In layman’s terms Advanced Thermo increases your bodies natural metabolism or resting metabolic rate and resting temperature this in turn increases the bodies ability to burn calories, which in turn are (hopefully) derived from body fat.
5. The events (2-3hrs) that I have been competing in are all morning ones. I usually have breakfast at 6.00am on those days and start time is usually about 8.00am As you can see I am already two hours into my breakfast energy before the event starts! Any suggestions on what i should eat prior to my race?
Eat a good breakfast such as porridge or wholemeal toast include an egg or two as well. I would recomend 1c or more of cooked rolled oats or 4 slices of toast with a banana on top.
Over the next 2 hours drink 700ml of Enduro Booster mixed at 50gm of powder per 700ml.
5mins prior to race 1 x gel with 150ml of water.
Also consume 2 gels or the equivlent energy per hour of exercise....
6. How do I use Creatine?
During the Loading phase: Take five grams (one teaspoon) with a carbohydrate based drink (Grape juice or Raro are fine) 4-6 times daily depending on body weight.
Maintenance phase: Take one teaspoon daily after training sessions or with breakfast on rest days.
Benefits may be enhanced by taking creatine in eight week cycles, separated by a break of four weeks
7. I can't tolerate gluten and am an athlete, so I need to know if your products are made from any gluten containing ingredients ie. wheat etc? The products I currently use are leppin squeezes and enduro booster powder.
RE: Gluten Free Products
All our carbohydrate products are derived from CORN not WHEAT so in essence they are all gluten free.
However some products have added aminos such as L-Glutamine which can have an effect on very gluten intolerant people. These products are: Enduro Booster powder, Recovery Formula, and Endurance Athlete. So best to try a small amount of these before you start using them all the time when training or competing......
All our protein products other than Iso-Elite Whey will have a small amount of L-Glutamine in them but no Gluten from Wheat so these will be ok for those not so susceptible. If your very Gluten intolerant then the Iso-Elite Whey or even a Soy alternative would be best.
8. I want to get a good Protein sports drink, I can drink as a meal replacement and after training. I train 5-6 times a week for an hour each day, usually goes for longer on the weekends. Do running, cycling and paddling. I saw the endurance athlete drink. Will that be suitable, or should I just get the active woman drink?
If your training 6+ hrs a week i would definitely recommend the Endurance Athlete over the Active Woman. It has both protein and carbohydrates as well as a full vitamin and mineral blend. If you prefer the Active Woman flavours remember to add a banana or two to your post exercise shake as this will give you an added energy boost to replace what you used during your exercise.
9. Hi, The Leppin Squeezy says on the packaging that 'It is not suitable for pregnant woman.' As I am preganant (and still exercising lightly) then I was wondering why the squeezy was not suitable. Could you please advise.
We have to by law have this on all our products that contain vitamins and minerals.
Basically what could happen is that a customer might overload on "electrolytes" and have some adverse reaction.
If your looking to buy a product to rehydrate on while pregnant or breast feeding i would recommend the "ENDURO CONCENTRATE" it only has Maltodextrin and 2 Electrolytes (Sodium/Potassium) and Vitamin C, 1-2 serves a day of this will be fine. Lots of Pharmacist sell this as a substitute to Plasmolyte or Gastrolyte specifically for pregnant or breast feeding woman who are struggling to stay hydrated or who want to get into some excise regime.
10. I have been using squeezys and am considering getting the Big Squeezy as a cheaper and cleaner way of using them. How does this keep once opened - does it need to be kept in the fridge? How about the little slingshot - is it ok if you use half of it one day and then want to come back to it later?
The Big Squeezy/Slingshots are fine to keep the gel in once opened. There is no need to keep it in the fridge just make sure you keep the lid tightly closed and store them in a cool dark pantry.