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Albert Graham,
Backyard Pool Drainer
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Sports drinks can be a good choice after endurance exercise because they can be more palatable than water, increasing the tendency to rehydrate, and they can help replace lost electrolytes.
Sports drinks are scientifically formulated to prevent dehydration, supply carbohydrates to hungry muscles and replenish electrolytes lost during perspiration.
Ephedra is a stimulant found in many diet pills and sports drinks that has been linked to a high number of serious adverse effects but has not been able to be regulated.
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Miles Rhodes,
Wine Taster
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Sports drinks and juices also contain high concentrations of sugar (sucrose) which can make diarrhea and fluid loss worse.
Many commercial sports drinks offer little more value than diluted fruit juice or sugar water.
Sports drinks also have less sodium than a glass of milk or a slice of bread.
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Rob Bruff,
Nightclub Bouncer
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Sports drinks are nutritionally similar to diluted soft drinks, and with the exception of marathon athletes, are not needed by recreational athletes.
Practice using sports drinks in training Good luck Benny in your next event!
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Todd Porter,
Gym Attendent
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Sports drinks work great, but for most workouts under 90 minutes, water is just as effective.
Are sports drinks suitable for interval workouts as well?
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Adam Findley,
Professional Motivator
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Sports drinks also typically contain carbohydrates as well, which provides energy and helps with water and sodium absorption.
Sports drinks are designed to speed fluid absorption and are formulated to replace electrolytes lost through sweat, and replace sodium secreted during marathons and ultramarathons.
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