Only Pros Need Sports Drinks

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 26 July 2010 7:10 AM


Even after a vigorous workout most people don’t need the added stuff they put in sports drinks says the LA Times. Only after a 100-mile bike ride or 10-mile run does a person need the added sugar or sodium that are found in most varieties. If you’re just doing some standard cardio, water is the best thing to keep you hydrated. A well-balanced meal will also help you replenish any minerals that were lost during your workout. Makes you wonder what Tiger Woods is doing drinking all that Gatorade.

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