2483: Is That Sports Drink Really Necessary For Your Workouts? by Niki Bezzant of Les Mills on Hydration & Workout Recovery episode artwork

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2483: Is That Sports Drink Really Necessary For Your Workouts? by Niki Bezzant of Les Mills on Hydration & Workout Recovery

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2483: Niki Bezzant's exploration into the necessity of sports drinks for workouts reveals a compelling argument against their routine use for non-elite athletes. Highlighting that water often suffices for hydration, Bezzant critiques the high sugar content and calorie load of many sports drinks, suggesting that they may do more harm than good for the average gym-goer. The article invites readers to reconsider their post-workout drink choices, advocating for simpler, healthier alternatives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/nutrition/sports-drinks/ Quotes to ponder: "For everyday exercisers, sports drinks may actually be doing more harm than good; giving us calories and sugar we don’t need." "It seems despite all the options, water is still the most recommended post-workout drink." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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