i know each of them does good things for the body, but which should i be drinking like during games, before games, and after games? or even workouts.
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Really good topic. Water is the best way to go for during games. A carb drink a couple hours before a game (or solid carbs) has been shown to be beneficial for performance. Post game, water. Post workout, I like to have a solid meal with some water...I hate protein shakes. During workout I drink BCAA+Citrulline Malate to improve endurance and increase protein sythesis, but its not necessary. My favorite it Scivation Xtend.
ok. thanks.
when is a sports drink such as powerade or gatorade beneficial?
when is a sports drink such as powerade or gatorade beneficial?
Sports Drinks are very beneficial, especially when large amounts of body fluids are lost during training/practice/games.
Decent guideline is if you are not sweating much you go with water. Sports drinks are best for endurance activities or if it is very hot where you are going to sweat alot.
Water water water, gatoraid can actually help dehydrate you if you are not in need of the electolytes it contains.
Water water water, gatoraid can actually help dehydrate you if you are not in need of the electolytes it contains.