sports drinks
Athletic hydration products
Sports drinks are beverages formulated to replace fluids, electrolytes, and energy during physical activity.
They typically contain water, sugars, and salts like sodium and potassium: She grabbed a sports drink after her run.
The category emerged with Gatorade in the 1960s and now includes countless brands marketed to athletes and casual exercisers alike.
Sports hydration beverage
- PoweradeBranded athletic beverage
- LucozadeBritish energy soft drink
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- bottleContainer for liquids
refreshment · carbonated · sip · gulp · chilled · citrus · lemon-lime · orange
Clear essential liquid
fluids · dehydrated · absorption · rehydration · fluid replacement · water bottle · parched · moisture
Carrying out a task
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- fitnessGood physical shape
- exerciseActivity for fitness
athletes · competition · marathon · triathlon · workout · gym · cycling · swimming
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- chlorideNegatively charged halogen atom
minerals · replenishment · balance · ions · conductivity · phosphate · bicarbonate · salt
After physical training
- replenishSupply anew
- muscleContractile body tissue
- proteinFolded amino chain
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
cooldown · glycogen · restoration · rebuild · soreness · BCAA · recharge
Sugar-based energy compounds
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
fuel · glycogen · sugar · dextrose · maltodextrin · quick energy · simple sugars · energy boost
Gatorade
Sports hydration beverage
- PoweradeBranded athletic beverage
- LucozadeBritish energy soft drink
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
bottle · refreshment · carbonated · sip · gulp · chilled · citrus · lemon-lime · orange · grape
water
Clear essential liquid
replenish · fluids · dehydrated · absorption · rehydration · fluid replacement · water bottle · parched · moisture · hydration pack
performance
Carrying out a task
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- fitnessGood physical shape
exercise · athletes · competition · marathon · triathlon · workout · gym · cycling · swimming · running
sodium
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
chloride · minerals · replenishment · balance · ions · conductivity · phosphate · bicarbonate · salt · trace minerals
post-workout
After physical training
amino acids · cooldown · glycogen · restoration · rebuild · soreness · BCAA · recharge
carbohydrates
Sugar-based energy compounds
calories · fuel · glycogen · sugar · dextrose · maltodextrin · quick energy · simple sugars · energy boost
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- drink nutritioncalories, carbs, protein, vitamins, electrolytes
- liquid nourishmentbroth, juice, water, smoothies, soup
- convenience storechips, candy, soda, snacks, cigarettes
- hydrationhydrated, water, drinking water, dehydrated, thirsty
- minibarmini bottles, vodka, whiskey, gin, rum
sports drinksplain water
Unadorned drinking liquid
sedatives · alcohol · chamomile tea · warm milk · nightcaps
sports drinkssoda
Carbonated soft drink
soft drinks · energy drinks · milkshakes · beer · slushies
sports drinksnightcaps
Pre-slumber beverages or headwear
hot cocoa · sleepy time tea · wine · beer · sleep aids
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