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Sports Drinks
Classic sports drinks replace lost body salts (electrolytes) and have sugars for energy. Find out how to use sports drink during exercise.
Sports Drink Recipes
How to make your own sports drink with recipes and variations, including your own powder.
Fluids for Marathoners
What and when to drink during a marathon to prevent dehydration. From your About.com Guide.
Fluid Fuel for Athletes
Advice on keeping your fluids up during and after exercise, plus when and how to use sports drinks. From About.com Sports Medicine Guide.
Accelerade Protein Sports Drink Peforms Better
A study finds that Accelerade sports drink with carbohydrate and added protein improved endurance and reduced muscle damage compared to a standard carbohydrate sports drink.
Sports Drink with Protein Doesn't Increase Endurance
A 2006 study finds that sports drink with carbohydrate and added protein did not improve endurance compared to a standard carbohydrate sports drink.
FRS Plus- A Sports and Energy Drink
I have tried several vitamin supplements and nutrition products that have promised to improve energy levels and I have usually been disappointed. Not this time. FRS Plus is a great product for increasing energy levels quickly without any harmful ingredients.
Low Carb Sport Drink Recipe
A look at what is in sports drinks and why, plus recipes for making your own sugar-free sports drink.
Nuun Active Hydration
Don't want to lug along heavy bottles of sports drink? You can carry Nuun Active Hydration tablets and mix them with water when you refill your bottle or hydration pack.
Flavoring Up Your Water
If you don't like plain water, these are convenient ways to give tap water or bottled water appealing flavor.
True Lemon and True Orange Flavoring Packets for Your Water Bottle
True Citrus has natural flavoring packets for your water bottle. These calorie-free flavorings include True Lemon and True Orange and give your water a nice citrus taste.
True Lemon Lemonade Drink Mix Packets for Your Water Bottle
True Lemon lemonade and raspberry lemonade drink mix come in convenient single-serve packets to use for flavoring your bottled water.
Ultima Replenisher
With 90 essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals but no simple sugars.
Dangers of Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are not sports drinks. Using them during exercise can increase risks of dehydration.
NiftyGeek Rate an Energy Drink
Find your favorite Energy Drink and view the ratings that other users have given. View ingredients and what they are supposed to do for you.
Endurance Athletes - Too Much Water, Not Enough Salt
Endurance athletes need to drink sports drinks to replace electrolytes - not just water. From our About Guide to Sports Medicine.
Sodium Needs for Athletes
To avoid the risk of hyponatremia (low blood sodium concentration), it is important for athletes to get adequate sodium before, during and after exercise. Sports drinks are one source. From the About Guide to Sports Medicine.
