sports drink
Athlete's hydration liquid
A sports drink is a flavored beverage formulated to replenish fluids, electrolytes, and energy during or after physical activity.
Most contain water, sugars, and salts like sodium and potassium: She grabbed a sports drink after her run.
Gatorade and Powerade dominate the category.
Despite marketing, casual exercisers rarely need them over plain water.
Sports hydration beverage
- PoweradeBranded athletic beverage
- LucozadeBritish energy soft drink
- isotonicEqual solute concentration
- bottleContainer for liquids
flavor · sweetened · chilled · tangy · citrus · fruit punch · lemon-lime · orange
Sugar-based energy compounds
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- maltodextrinStarch-derived food thickener
fuel · calories · glycogen · quick energy · sustained release · pre-workout · boost · stamina
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- chlorideNegatively charged halogen atom
replenishment · minerals · balance · ions · salt · conductivity · absorption · bioavailability
Gatorade
Sports hydration beverage
- PoweradeBranded athletic beverage
- LucozadeBritish energy soft drink
- isotonicEqual solute concentration
bottle · flavor · sweetened · chilled · tangy · citrus · fruit punch · lemon-lime · orange · grape
carbohydrates
Sugar-based energy compounds
maltodextrin · fuel · calories · glycogen · quick energy · sustained release · pre-workout · boost · stamina · simple sugars
sodium
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
chloride · replenishment · minerals · balance · ions · salt · conductivity · absorption · bioavailability · formulation
rehydrate
Restore fluid levels
water · dehydration · sweat · moisture · intake · halftime · endurance · heat · humidity · cramping
training
Developing abilities through practice
running · soccer · basketball · football · tennis · swimming · gym · CrossFit · athletes · competition
- nonalcoholic drinkssoda, juice, lemonade, orange juice, iced tea
- Sports Nutritionprotein, carbohydrates, carbs, electrolytes, hydration
- sweet drinkslemonade, fruit punch, juice, soda, fruit juice
- refreshmentslemonade, iced tea, soda, juice, smoothie
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- hydrationhydrated, water, dehydrated, thirsty, water intake
sports drinkplain water
Unadorned drinking liquid
still water · tap water · water · soda · chamomile tea
sports drinksoda
Carbonated soft drink
soft drink · cola · alcohol · beer · hard liquor
sports drinknightcap
Pre-sleep alcoholic drink
warm milk · hot cocoa · cocktail · sleepytime tea · chamomile tea
drink, sport, sports, drinking, sporty, drinker, sportsman, sportsmanship, sportswear