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Gatorade

johnguy Posts: 104 Joined: 2003/01/29	2003/02/10, 05:47 PM I buy powder and make it my self with the 8L power jugs you can by at the store. Is this stuff ok to be drinking during cardio/weight workouts? I know many drink water, just I have always prefered gatorade, etc during workouts. However looking at the lable, it has a few cals, and carbs. Did not know if it was good or not during a workout. Any opinions?
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2003/02/10, 08:23 PM I like the powdered Gatorade, too. Its made with glucose and not high fructose corn syrup like the pre-made bottled stuff. However, you want to use it AFTER your workout and not DURING. You do not want an insulin spike before or during a workout. It will leave you feeling tired and drained. Drink plenty of water during your workouts, then afterwards, have a glass of Gatorade to recharge your carbs. -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body." "Never think of how weak you are; think of how strong you're going to be."
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/02/13, 06:12 PM I would not advise Gatorade during exercise because of the sodium content. It is pretty good for post workout fluid replacement, though. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan