Episode #122: Sports Drinks - What You Need To Know As An Athlete!

Should athletes drink sports drinks?Why are sports drinks consumed by athletes?In this episode, I deep dive into one of the longest surviving sports nutrition products on the market - sports drinks. For the purpose of this episode, sports drinks are Gatorade, Powerade, Staminade, and similar products.Sports Drinks have a large market and are consumed by athletes of all levels in all sports. It’s not uncommon to even see the general gym goer sipping on a bottle of colourful sports drink deliciousness. Sports drinks are designed to help athletes perform at their peak level and they have been heavily studied over the decades so today I am going to tell you the truth around sports drinks and if they are ACTUALLY worth it (and who and how they should be consumed). I will answer the question: Should YOU yourself be taking sports drinks as part of your sports nutrition strategy?In today’s podcast, I will cover:What are sports drinks? Sports Drink uses explainedExploring the science: are sports drinks supported by evidence?Concerns (Are there any negative effects?)The verdict: Should you be consuming sports drinks or saving your money?Listen to the full episode to learn more about real nutrition and the experiences of a Sports Dietitian.Hope you enjoy!____________________________________________DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Food Knowledgehttps://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/Apply for 90-Day Macro Sherpa Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGsCheck out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4WEmail me: [email protected] find me on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitianTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclimbingdietitianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitianTwitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPDLink to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:https://www.theclimbingdietitian.com.au