Gatorade Evaluation
Staying hydrated during and after working out is essential for good performance and health. There is a range of workout supplements in the Indian market that promises to replenish not only water lost during exercise, but also the essential electrolytes and trace minerals that are lost through sweating. Here is a look at some of the most popular of these, and how effective they have been in battling dehydration and boosting your performance during fitness routines.
Popular Electrolytes and Sports Drinks
Gatorade
This popular American range of sports drinks is manufactured by PepsiCo and offers quite a few variants to the consumer. The original Gatorade that you will find in the iconic contoured man-shaped bottles is based on oral rehydration …show more content…
The ingredients include water, salt, dextrose, mineral salts, acidity regulator and flavoring. For every 100 ml of these 500 ml bottles, you get 24kcal of energy. A great selling point is that Gatorade claims to contain less than half of the sugar that most energy drinks contain; you will find Gatorade does not leave that sugary taste in the mouth, which is a plus if you do not like your sports drinks too sweet. Gatorade is also available in the form of a Sports Powder Mix. The mix is available in small portable sachets that you can carry with you when you are at the gym or engaged in activities …show more content…
It offers the RRUNN series of products for electrolyte replacement before, during and after workouts. The products offered are 100% vegan, and contain no dairy and zero caffeine. The company offers two types of products – jars of electrolyte mix and boxes of sachets. Each is available in pre-workout, post-workout and during-workout formulations. The sachets provide portability when you are on the move, but when you work out at the home gym, the jars may be more economical.
The "Pre" sports RRUNN sports drink is an intelligent concoction made by combining low-glycemic and high-glycemic carbohydrates, giving you an energy boost when consumed 15 minutes before an exercise routine. This drink, acting as "fuel", also offers a slow release of energy throughout your workout, resulting in an improved level of performance and endurance. The product provides 160 kcal of energy per 42g
Popular Electrolytes and Sports Drinks
Gatorade
This popular American range of sports drinks is manufactured by PepsiCo and offers quite a few variants to the consumer. The original Gatorade that you will find in the iconic contoured man-shaped bottles is based on oral rehydration …show more content…
The ingredients include water, salt, dextrose, mineral salts, acidity regulator and flavoring. For every 100 ml of these 500 ml bottles, you get 24kcal of energy. A great selling point is that Gatorade claims to contain less than half of the sugar that most energy drinks contain; you will find Gatorade does not leave that sugary taste in the mouth, which is a plus if you do not like your sports drinks too sweet. Gatorade is also available in the form of a Sports Powder Mix. The mix is available in small portable sachets that you can carry with you when you are at the gym or engaged in activities …show more content…
It offers the RRUNN series of products for electrolyte replacement before, during and after workouts. The products offered are 100% vegan, and contain no dairy and zero caffeine. The company offers two types of products – jars of electrolyte mix and boxes of sachets. Each is available in pre-workout, post-workout and during-workout formulations. The sachets provide portability when you are on the move, but when you work out at the home gym, the jars may be more economical.
The "Pre" sports RRUNN sports drink is an intelligent concoction made by combining low-glycemic and high-glycemic carbohydrates, giving you an energy boost when consumed 15 minutes before an exercise routine. This drink, acting as "fuel", also offers a slow release of energy throughout your workout, resulting in an improved level of performance and endurance. The product provides 160 kcal of energy per 42g