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Exercise with water or Gatorade/Powerade ?

Yes, drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade have become very popular. They are present in high school sports games, professional sports games, and you can buy them in your gym. But are they what you need during and after your workout or should you stick with “the source of life” - water? I’ll tell you what they are, and you can make that decision for yourself. Energy drinks are especially made for athletes. Their main characteristic is to supply the body with sodium chloride, or salt, and water. When you workout you lose both salt and water thorough your sweat. Professional athletes are on very strict and controlled diets – they don’t eat whatever they like. But you and me – we eat what we feel like eating, and most of the time, especially if we eat in a fast food place we can exceed the daily amount of sodium intake. So, be wise when you chose to take a sip of water or of Gatorade. Think of your diet. If you have already eaten a lot of salt then go with water, if not then Gatorade is the more appropriate choice for you.

Exercise with water or Gatorade/Powerade ?