As it's March Madness time (my favorite time of year), I thought we should look at something sports-related. What better than to go over my top 5 favorite sports drinks.
5. Coffee: Yes, this is a little unconventional, since it's not a typical sports drink, but most runners will tell you that it definitely gives them a boost when they're out hitting the pavement.
4. Vitamin Water: The Fruit Punch Energy Drink is actually a tasty little package. Unfortunately it's 200 kcals which is a bit more than I'd prefer, but the kick you get lasts for several hours so I give it a thumbs up.
3. Gatorade: I really really like the G2. Despite it being similar to Kool-Aid with salt, it's only about 80 kcals per bottle and contains so many different flavors that'll fit any palate. (They have grape! How can you go wrong with that?)
2. Aquarius: Aquarius is made by the Coca-Cola company and sold primarily in Europe and Asia. This grapefruity sports drink tastes similar to Gatorade but lighter and less sweet.
1. Pocari Sweat: First, the name! C'mon, if that doesn't catch you, what will? Some people will inevitably be grossed out by the fact that you're drinking... "sweat"... but really, this is a great tasting sports drink. Made by a Japanese company and sold primarily in Asia, it was my childhood go-to drink. In fact, Coca-Cola made Aquarius specifically to compete against Pocari Sweat. Thankfully, Pocari Sweat tastes nothing like sweat. Instead, the taste is grapefruity and light but I find that it's more hydrating than Aquarius.
What do you drink during your workouts? What is your favorite sports/energy drink
4. Vitamin Water: The Fruit Punch Energy Drink is actually a tasty little package. Unfortunately it's 200 kcals which is a bit more than I'd prefer, but the kick you get lasts for several hours so I give it a thumbs up.
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I prefer powerade zero... along the lines of G2 but lighter to me.
G2 FTW!
I drink whatever is available.... or fits my budget. But, of course, nothing beats water!!!
Hmm. Water.
I perfer water
but when I race distance I'll force down some Gatorade - just to make sure my performance isn't hindered by loss of substances
i drink water. arent sports drinks full of sugar???
TalkingRain sparkling Ice!
I usually just drink water now but back when I was a kid, it was all about Gatorade and Powerade!
My favorites are Monster, Vitamin Water, and Gatorade.
A bottle of Vitamin Water gets me through the day.
Water.
i think water is okay.
i stick to water
I love the vitamin water, but I drink the ones in the bottles :S
I drink mostly water but LOVE G2..
I drink Formula X Sport. This drink is a unique protein-based sports drink in that it is very light and easy to consume with a taste like functional water. It was designed with all-natural ingredients which have been found to be specifically depleted in the body during intense exercise allowing an athlete to train harder and recovery faster. www.extremesportsdrinks.com
water and powerade zero.
I like homemade sports drinks. My isotonic sports drink recipe dilutes fruit juice to the correct sugar concentration and uses a little lite salt for sodium and potassium electrolytes. Adding tea to the mixture produces a healthy, natural energy drink recipe. Using your favorite fruit juice and your favorite tea ensures that the recipes taste great!
omgg i LOVE pocari sweat.. so good..
Aquarius and pineapple juice over ice=AWESOME!!! I used to drink that stuff all the time. It is up there as one of my favorites. The coffee, takes the cake --- mmm I love coffee.