{"id":480,"date":"2026-04-27T09:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitcart.com\/blog\/?p=480"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:45:25","slug":"performance-stories-how-kick%e2%88%92start-caffeine-gum-helps-guy-stay-sharp-on-matchday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitcart.com\/blog\/performance-stories-how-kick%e2%88%92start-caffeine-gum-helps-guy-stay-sharp-on-matchday\/","title":{"rendered":"PERFORMANCE STORIES: HOW KICK\u2212START CAFFEINE GUM HELPS GUY STAY SHARP ON MATCHDAY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trusted by over 200 elite teams, Kick-Start Caffeine Gum is part of Rugby Player Guy\u2019s matchday routine for a simple reason: it helps him stay switched on when it counts. From early-morning travel to half-time resets, it helps him discover his true potential every match.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article by Healthspan Elite<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Guy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guy never sets out for a rugby match without a pack of Kick-Start Caffeine Gum stashed in his matchday rucksack. The former captain of the Royal Navy Mariners, he now travels all over the country from his home in Cornwall in his role as manager of the Senior Women\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Over the years of playing, you find what suits you: different things to give you that little bit of an extra boost,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matchday routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Long days, early starts and the demands of competitive fixtures mean Guy has to stay on the ball. Already a fan of other Healthspan Elite products, including Creatine, Energy Gels and All Blacks Pre-Workout Fuel, he decided to try Kick-Start Caffeine Gum a few years ago. Today it\u2019s an essential part of his match day rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018I\u2019ve always got a pack in my rucksack,\u2019 says Guy. \u2018There isn\u2019t always a chance to grab a coffee before or during a match, so it\u2019s really handy. And unlike some of the well-known energy drinks it doesn\u2019t make you crash,\u2019 he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Caffeine Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The simplicity of Kick\u2212Start Caffeine Gum was part of its appeal for Guy. Each piece delivers 100mg of caffeine, along with vitamins B3, B6 and B12 in the form of super portable chews that are easy to pop into your mouth pitch side or in the changing rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the caffeine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth, it works faster than many traditional forms providing approximately 85% absorption in 10 to 15 minutes, and is formulated to provide a sustained period of energy, not all in one big hit. Guy usually chews a piece 10 to 15 minutes before kick-off and another at half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018It\u2019s not an instant hit, but I definitely feel more alert,\u2019 he says. \u2018It gives me a similar energy boost to say a double espresso. That steady lift, rather than a jolt, is what I like. It gives me that bit more focus.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As team manager he is happy to offer a piece to players if they want it. \u2018It\u2019s down to personal preference, but those who do seem a little more switched on.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batch tested assurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In competitive sport, assurance matters, and like the full Healthspan Elite range, Kick-Start Caffeine Gum is batch tested and screened by LGC\u2019s sports anti-doping laboratory (known as Informed Sport) for substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), offering added peace of mind for athlete\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, Guy values the convenience and taste of Kick-Start Caffeine Gum. The individually sealed blisters take up little space in his matchday rucksack and he says, \u2018I like the minty taste and texture. It doesn\u2019t turn rubbery like some other gums.<\/p>\n\n\n

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