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09-13-2009, 10:43 PM
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Same as it ever was...
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Location: San Diego, California
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Do you drink water or sports drinks during workouts?
I know that the general rule is that if you're doing cardio for less than an hour, water is recommended because of the fact that your body doesn't need the salt/electrolytes/added calories in sports drinks for a "small" amount of activity.
However, I've realized that if I just drink water alone I get cramps while running. If a put about a tablespoon of Gatorade powder into my liter water bottle and drink that before/during my run, I'm fine--no cramps. How odd. 
I've tested this over and over again and it seems to be true each time; water = cramps, sports drink = no cramps.
Anyhow, my question is, do you drink water or a sports drink during your workouts? Which type do you prefer? I've been buying the G2 (low calorie) powder in bulk from Costco and using about half the serving it recommends. |
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09-14-2009, 09:23 AM
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it all depends on how hot it is out, and how long you are running.
Do whatever works for you. My rule of thumb is that if I'm out running for longer than 90 min, then I need to think about water/nutrition. It depends on the heat/humidity though.
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09-14-2009, 09:31 AM
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Water. Nothing but water no matter what.
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09-14-2009, 09:34 AM
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Diggin' the scene with a gangsta' lean...
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Water only.
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09-14-2009, 09:37 AM
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an educated fool with money on my mind
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Boston, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thepinksquid
I know that the general rule is that if you're doing cardio for less than an hour, water is recommended because of the fact that your body doesn't need the salt/electrolytes/added calories in sports drinks for a "small" amount of activity.
However, I've realized that if I just drink water alone I get cramps while running. If a put about a tablespoon of Gatorade powder into my liter water bottle and drink that before/during my run, I'm fine--no cramps. How odd.
I've tested this over and over again and it seems to be true each time; water = cramps, sports drink = no cramps.
Anyhow, my question is, do you drink water or a sports drink during your workouts? Which type do you prefer? I've been buying the G2 (low calorie) powder in bulk from Costco and using about half the serving it recommends. |
Smartwater is the greatest invention ever! You get no calories AND electrolytes! |
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09-14-2009, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Prescott Valley, Az. (from Texas originally)
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I drink only water, during my exercise routine and after it too.
I save the sports drinks for later. It's a great substitute from soda or caffeine.
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09-14-2009, 02:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by broadbill
it all depends on how hot it is out, and how long you are running.
Do whatever works for you. My rule of thumb is that if I'm out running for longer than 90 min, then I need to think about water/nutrition. It depends on the heat/humidity though.
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When it's really hot out, it's best to go for a run/jog early in the morning (like 5 or 6 am before it gets real hot). If you live in a very hot environment. |
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09-14-2009, 02:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LinaJo76
When it's really hot out, it's best to go for a run/jog early in the morning (like 5 or 6 am before it gets real hot). If you live in a very hot environment.
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I agree, but sometimes life gets in the way and you can't get out until later in the day. Or, you are running long enough that even if you start early you are still going to be out there when it warms up and gets hot. |
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09-14-2009, 03:03 PM
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If you are working out for a long period of time to improve performance, then that's the only time you should a sports drink.
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09-14-2009, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thepinksquid
I know that the general rule is that if you're doing cardio for less than an hour, water is recommended because of the fact that your body doesn't need the salt/electrolytes/added calories in sports drinks for a "small" amount of activity.
However, I've realized that if I just drink water alone I get cramps while running. If a put about a tablespoon of Gatorade powder into my liter water bottle and drink that before/during my run, I'm fine--no cramps. How odd.
I've tested this over and over again and it seems to be true each time; water = cramps, sports drink = no cramps.
Anyhow, my question is, do you drink water or a sports drink during your workouts? Which type do you prefer? I've been buying the G2 (low calorie) powder in bulk from Costco and using about half the serving it recommends. |
Only water. If I'm running a half, I'll take one or two of the electrolyte handouts along the course, but for my normal, shorter runs, only water. |
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