Gatorade and or electrolyte powder

[Jetronic]

Brawndo, the thirst mutilator, has electrolytes.

No one can mention electrolytes without me thinking of that movie.

 

[fsdork]

If I do more than an hour of endurance training, one of my water bottles has something like BioSteel powder or PVL BCAA/EAA in it. The other bottle(s) of water have Karbolyn added. Anything under an hour is typically just water.

 

[Jetronic]

I use Powerade Zero as well. Here's the thing though, the vast majority of people who 'work out' aren't losing nearly enough fluids and electrolytes to need to consume salt drinks. Also most people are getting way too much salt already in their diet so again, salt drinks are not needed. I do around 1.5-2 hours of medium to high intensity cardio every morning so I sweat A LOT, and I use the Powerade once in a while, but I'm careful with my salt intake as well.

All this to say: unless you're doing a huge amount of sweating each workout and are very careful about the mount of salt you normally consume, you probably don't need electrolyte drinks, OP. I know the companies that make them make it seem like everyone should be drinking them who does any kind of exercise at all, but most people do not benefit from the drinks and can even consume too much salt drinking them if they're eating the typical American diet.

I'm careful with salt intake aswell, I tyically don't salt our foods we cook fresh. Once in a while, when it's hot and I sweat a lot, I crave some salt and I eat a handful of chips. That fixes it.

 

[Cheetah-kins]

I'm careful with salt intake aswell, I tyically don't salt our foods we cook fresh. Once in a while, when it's hot and I sweat a lot, I crave some salt and I eat a handful of chips. That fixes it.

That's good to hear, because most people consume way too much salt/sodium which has unfortunate results later in life. Especially these days with just about everyone eating most or all their meals out. In fact eating out regularly is about the worst thing you can do from a nutritional standpoint. Restaurant food contains huge amounts of sugar, salt, saturated fat, simple carbs, and CALORIES. They're only goal is making food as tasty and addictive and cheap as possible, this doesn't generally result in healthy eating, lol.

 

[samven]

The RSO at the range today gave me a packet of Electrolyte powder. It was lemon, but while I was drinking I also looked at the ingredient list and just below that was a statement that said, Do Not Use More Than 1 Pack per Day Without Consulting Your Physician. I am going back to just putting lemon juice in my water.

 

[53' Stude]

Steak, asparagus, huge salad and ice water.

 

[Rand]

Brawndo, the thirst mutilator, has electrolytes.

How does that compare to powerthirst?

 

[Pterostylis]

LMNT have a recipe on their website under the FAQ on how to make an electrolyte mix that is the same ratios as their unflavoured variety.

 

[vavavroom]

Supplementing electrolytes for anything less than an hour of heavy sweating is generally unnecessary simply because you won't lose a critical amount of electrolytes. I may put a little sodium bicarbonate in the water that I sip while exercising. Magnesium oil is great topically after exercise as it gets readily absorbed by the skin.

Electrolyte drinks are pretty non-sensical because they are not tailored to an individual's needs. What works for **** and Tom may not be ideal or even good for Harry.

Be careful with potassium supplements unless you are in very good health and not on any meds that mess with potassium levels. If you have impaired kidney function, common in diabetics, you need to make sure you are not becoming hyperkalemic on potassium supplements because your kidneys cannot excrete excess potassium properly. Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and muscle paralysis. If you are on a non-potassium-sparing diuretic you should get regular labs done and you may require potassium supplementation, especially if you do sweat a lot.

 

[Pablo]

Supplementing electrolytes for anything less than an hour of heavy sweating is generally unnecessary simply because you won't lose a critical amount of electrolytes. I may put a little sodium bicarbonate in the water that I sip while exercising. Magnesium oil is great topically after exercise as it gets readily absorbed by the skin.

Electrolyte drinks are pretty non-sensical because they are not tailored to an individual's needs. What works for **** and Tom may not be ideal or even good for Harry.

Be careful with potassium supplements unless you are in very good health and not on any meds that mess with potassium levels. If you have impaired kidney function, common in diabetics, you need to make sure you are not becoming hyperkalemic on potassium supplements because your kidneys cannot excrete excess potassium properly. Hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and muscle paralysis. If you are on a non-potassium-sparing diuretic you should get regular labs done and you may require potassium supplementation, especially if you do sweat a lot.

Good advice. I never give out quantities publicly. Good lawdy no. I find after an hour of PB, need a drink, if not before the hour. Electrolytes or not, hydration is serious. Don't get behind.

We have a couple Mg lotions. Stuff works better on me than that grass/pot/hemp stuff.

 

[NYEngineer]

I use Liquid IV. I usually use half a pack per 16 oz bottle of water. On really hot days, when I'm going mountain biking, I'll drink a half a bottle of orange Gatorade before the ride and the rest after. Seems to help keep my legs from cramping up.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Gatorade=sugar water. Athletes don't actually drink that stuff.

Of course they do. They also drink pickle juice

 

[SammyChevelleTypeS3]

I used Gatorade after my weekend 10 miles runs. On week days I did 4 mile runs after 10 hour work days and did not really need it then. On those long runs I felt I had to have it after. I never used or use it unless in very high heat activity with lots of sweating , which I rarely do anymore. It is a very important subject as I know of at least one young man who got overheated and went to bed and did not wake up. Died from heat exhaustion.

 

[JHZR2]

Here's the thing though, the vast majority of people who 'work out' aren't losing nearly enough fluids and electrolytes to need to consume salt drinks. Also most people are getting way too much salt already in their diet so again, salt drinks are not needed. I do around 1.5-2 hours of medium to high intensity cardio every morning so I sweat A LOT, and I use the Powerade once in a while, but I'm careful with my salt intake as well.

All this to say: unless you're doing a huge amount of sweating each workout and are very careful about the mount of salt you normally consume, you probably don't need electrolyte drinks, OP. I know the companies that make them make it seem like everyone should be drinking them who does any kind of exercise at all, but most people do not benefit from the drinks and can even consume too much salt drinking them if they're eating the typical American diet.

This, 100%.

Mild protein shake use if it helps reduce bad carbs and enhances recovery is ok, but even that should come through diet.