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Sports Drinks And Fitness
Generally if an athlete's nutrition and macro-nutrient ratios are correct, and you are getting enough carbs and electrolytes through your diet, water should be sufficient in supplying your hydration needs, even when working out hard or competing. But, there are exceptions: one being the fact that most athletes do not have the time or resources to conduct and implement a perfectly regimented nutritional plan, and almost always lack the knowledge of designing an effective carbo-loading performance diet plan. Enter Gatorade(tm) and other top sports performance drinks. Probably the most renowned sports drink available, Gatorade(tm) supplies athletes with not only hydration, but energy rich carbohydrates, sodium, and loads of electrolytes to help fuel the best athletes through the toughest games. It has been proven time and again that water alone isn't enough if your sports diet isn't meticulously designed and adhered to. So, for the less than professional athlete who doesn't have their own nutritionist, sports drinks can truly help give you that extra step when the games on the line. Beware, though: some of the sports drinks contain too much sugar and sodium, so balance is very important! We recommend that for every bottle of sports drink consumed, match that with one bottle of water, ounce for ounce. And remember, regardless of the other terrific qualities of Gatorade(tm) and other quality sports drinks, H2O is still an Athlete's best friend! Be sure to discuss the benefits and quantities of Sports Drinks, especially for your junior athletes, along with the impact they may have on your diet prescription with your Iron Strong PDT Trainer.
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