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Gatorade is NOT a "Recovery Drink" It is a hydration product that also delivers carbohydrates during exercise. Gatorade's functionality is best described as a "Hydrator" and should be used as such. The electrolytes (sodium and potassium) are important to keep the body hydrated during exercise, the carbohydrates are important for increasing blood sugar which the body burns as energy.
A proper "Recovery" drink will include carbohydrates, protein, electrolytes, and select amino acids. The purpose of the "Recovery" drink is to not simply replace fluid, but also replenish vital nutrients and prepare the body to restore muscle starch stores (glycogen) and repair muscle tissue damaged during activity.
Gatorade is best used before and during training, while recovery drinks (Endurox, Recoverite, and Fluid Recovery Drink) are designed to be used after exercise.
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Do sport drinks aid recovery?
it depends on the drink gatorade yes it was invented by florida gators college football team to enhance their players recovery
Is Water or Gatorade better to drink after an activity?
After exercise, especially after intense exercise, you sweat and lose electrolytes, as well as water. Drinking water plain will replenish and hydrate you, but not replace electrolytes. Drinking Gatorade or another "sports drink" will both hydrate you and replenish electrolytes. However, Gatorade and other sports drinks often contain a lot of sugar and calories, so if you are watching either of those, drink Gatorade in moderation.
Is there an appropriate age to drink Gatorade?
The blue kind. Glacier freeze.
What is greyson chance's favorite drink?
His favorite drink is Gatorade.
Name the best drink to have after exercising?
When you exercise you sweat (perspire) some water is taken out of your body. In order to stay hydrated, water is the best liquid to drink during and after exercise.
Is Gatorade made with sperm whale?
No. Gatorade is an electrolyte drink that is designed to replace water and electrolytes (minerals and salts) that the body sweats away during heavy exercise.
Does Gatorade make you sick if you are not exercising when you drink it?
No. You do not need to be excersizing to be able to drink Gatorade. Gatorade is also a good source of electrolytes.
What to drink to rehydrate myself?
Something salty
What kind of sports drink should I drink after running?
Chocolate milk is an excellent recovery drink for any type of endurance workout.
What is The best drink to consume after exercise?
You should drink plenty of water and/or Gatorade or Vitamin Water. You can go to health websites or the Gatorade or Vitamin Water websites. Also, you can find in some magazines what you should do after exercising. If you eat something, try a banana, they have lots of potassium, which is great!
Is Gatorade a enerngy drink?
No
Can hummingbird's drink Gatorade?
No
