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Best Sports Drinks for Women
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Tags: sports drinks, health, exercise, fitness
What to drink while you're working out.
| | Stop-and-Go Sports: Gearing up for a big game? Sports drinks with 6 to 8 percent carbohydrates have been shown to give athletes extra fuel to improve high-intensity athletic performance, even if activity lasts less than an hour.
BEST BETS Gatorade Original Thirst Quencher AND PowerAde Thirst Quencher |
| | Endurance: To stay energized, marathoners, cyclists, and women exercising for more than 90 minutes should reach for so-called endurance formulas. They're higher in sodium than traditional fluid-electrolyte replacement drinks, so they'll keep you hydrated during long workouts. Look for those that have at least 150 milligrams of sodium per 8-ounce serving.
BEST BETS PowerBar Endurance AND Gatorade Endurance Hydration |
| | Recovery: After a serious lifting session, the right drink can amplify your efforts. Research shows that sports drinks containing a combination of protein and carbohydrates enhance muscle recovery.
BEST BETS Endurox R4 AND reduced-fat chocolate milk |
| | Low-cal: If you're exercising solely to lose weight, no-calorie water is the best choice, but for those who don't like the taste of water, the added flavor of low-cal sports drinks may help you stay hydrated without too many additional calories. Look for 10 calories or less per 8-ounce serving — any higher could negate your workout gains.
BEST BETS Propel Fitness Water AND PowerAde Option |
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Source:
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