Don't Let Your Body Run Out of Fuel

Do you work out regularly? If so, you may already know the importance of drinking enough fluids to sustain you throughout your workout.

But when you sweat, your body also loses electrolytes and burns calories. This leaves your muscles depleted, which is not good because they need adequate glucose to fuel their work. (What's your sweat rate? Calculate it here). According to the American College of Sports Medicine, you can replenish this glucose by drinking a sports drink during your workout.

Another benefit to sports drinks is taste. People consume 45 percent to 50 percent more liquid when it’s flavoured. That’s because people are more likely to consume a beverage they enjoy. So keep drinking your favourite flavour of POWERADE®. It’ll keep you hydrated while you’re running a 5K or pushing yourself to the limit in that spinning class.

Did you know that climate and altitude can also affect your hydration needs? Learn more about this at The Beverage Institute For Health & Well-being website.