Sports Drinks: What’s in your bottle??

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I was recently asked if there are certain sports drinks that I prefer over others. There are actually several sports drinks that I like, use, and recommend, depending on the type, duration, and intensity of training, environmental conditions, and individual considerations for each athlete. It seems like there are new products coming out every . . . → Read More: Sports Drinks: What’s in your bottle??

Electrolytes Can Charge Athletic Performance

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What are electrolytes and why do sports nutrition experts recommend them for athletes? Are they some kind of super energy source? Why is a sports drink containing electrolytes any better than plain water? To best address these questions, it will be helpful have an understanding of the function of electrolytes in the human body.

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