GATORADE?

[iwinulose2981]

is it better to drink gatorade while training or water? i know gatorade puts the lost sodium back in your system but it also puts alot of sugar. i drink about 80 oz of water a day but during training and during meals water just bores me so i switch to gatorade. is this ok?

 

[hypo]

sure. The high GI carbs from the sugar will also help to fuel your workout, and even spike your insulin for your post WO protein shake .

 

[merllin_2000]

You can also try crystal light or the the generic version kroger makes that i think is the same. no sugar and only 5 calories per serving.

 

[jjjd]

gatorade was designed to replace fluids, electrolytes and sugars during workouts. it does a good job of that. if you want, you can dilute it 50%, which obviously gives you 1/2 the caloric density

 

[Syr]

gatorade was designed to replace fluids, electrolytes and sugars during workouts. it does a good job of that. if you want, you can dilute it 50%, which obviously gives you 1/2 the caloric density

I tried having a peach juice diluted 50% with water. The sugar taste disgusted me. Plain water all the time for me. Maybe a sip of gatorade AFTER workout before getting home and having the protein shake.

 

[gnat1000]

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I'm guessing that gatorade or powerade would not be good sources of water throughout the day right? I should just save the powerade for during and after workouts right?

 

[protomike]

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I'm guessing that gatorade or powerade would not be good sources of water throughout the day right? I should just save the powerade for during and after workouts right?

doesn't powerade have high fructose corn syrup in it?

 

[gnat1000]

doesn't powerade have high fructose corn syrup in it?

yeah it does

 

[Jayhawkk]

It's better to have a couple gatorades vs. having a couple beers or sodas but I wouldn't use it as a water replacement drink.

 

[gnat1000]

but is it still good for use during workouts or would water be better?

 

[Jayhawkk]

I would find a better product than both actually. Water is fine and gatorade is fine...Diluted gatorade is cool too. Really depends on your preference unless you're such a finely tuned athelete that you need to make all minor tweeks.

 

[gnat1000]

lol i dont know enough to be able to tweek anything

 

[Jayhawkk]

You should look into some workout formulas if you have the money to spend. There are some great products out there

 

[gnat1000]

Any suggestions?

 

[Jayhawkk]

https://www.nutraplanet.com/product/144/ice.html

https://www.nutraplanet.com/product/1074/excell.html

https://www.nutraplanet.com/product/145/vendetta.html

https://www.nutraplanet.com/product/1114/xplode_reload_ice_stack.html

https://www.nutraplanet.com/product/681/xtend.html

 

[Jayhawkk]

I've personally tried the Xtend and the Excell. The other two have good feedback.