Sports Drinks

[LWW]

I’ve always been a drink water only person while training, except in my strongman days training events outside murders you, so I would drink Gatorade.

I’m now thinking the calories and sugar will be very beneficial for performance, recovery and growth in bodybuilding training.

Are you drinking any sports drinks like BodyArmor etc.?

I’d be interested in what college athletes are drinking, I did a search and got results of cherry tart juice?

I’m not talking about energy drinks that get you all jacked up or anything.

[7Seconds]

I’ve been drinking vodka recently. It has seemed to help with confidence.

[LWW]

I’ve been drinking vodka recently. It has seemed to help with confidence.

That’s rough, you might have a problem…..

[7Seconds]

That’s rough, you might have a problem…..

My main problem is my jokes don’t always land but I’m working on it. As far as your question, when lifting I have never used anything more than water. But since covid I have gotten much more interested in endurance training; spartan, triathlon, biking, etc. A rule of thumb I follow is if I know I’m losing more than 2% bodyweight training, then I use some sort of electrolyte powder. I usually drink it 90-120 mins before training, usually Pedialyte.

[mtpockets]

I’ve been drinking vodka recently. It has seemed to help with confidence.

[LWW]

My main problem is my jokes don’t always land but I’m working on it. As far as your question, when lifting I have never used anything more than water. But since covid I have gotten much more interested in endurance training; spartan, triathlon, biking, etc. A rule of thumb I follow is if I know I’m losing more than 2% bodyweight training, then I use some sort of electrolyte powder. I usually drink it 90-120 mins before training, usually Pedialyte.

I usually eat some bread or bagel during the lifting if I’m doing intense PR stuff for over an hour.

I sometimes consume honey pre workout if I eat raw garlic, but I’m going to get an extra jar of honey to use inbetween sets.

I’m doing this regardless of body weight, I’m trying to pump the muscles, because during training the carbs and sugars pack the muscles.

[SuicideGripMe]

I don't recommend any athlete go for gatorade. They always overdrink that crap, it's sticky, it's nasty in coolers, and I just don't see any performance benefit. A little salt and squeeze of lemon or cucumber in the water for those who "hate" plain water. For athletes who do a lot... grabbing honey packets seems to be an easy thing.

[OldFartTom]

Years ago, when I used to work outdoors rather than desk work these days, a bunch of my colleagues were ex Marines and ex special forces and many had worked "babysitting" geologist oil surveyors (safety staff due to the challenging mountainous terrain and some, erm.. security difficulties).

A couple of guys had, totally independently told me to Never Ever drink isotonic sports drinks, they both said that it's bad for you and encourages kidney stones and if you are somewhere hot (or endurance exercising very hard for a long time on a regular basis and you're a salty sweater) then drink plain water and take salt tablets given to you -- following the instructions. But don't drink "sports" stuff with salts in when you don't need it. Drink water!

Conclusion: drink water. Maybe just sometimes a sports drink if you must but not as a habit. If you need salt tablets/capsules then buy some (see Amazon for example).

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I like powerade zero during training

[x-trainer ben]

So for the longest time real lifters on here said bcaas were a waste of money, but for 20-25 bucks and 40 servings i said what the hell.
I still drink this because it allows me to go longer with short rest periods and for close to 2 hours 3-4 times a week.
8/10

xtend blueberry

Then i ran out and tried this with water as i was running out of bcaa and it was ok 7/10.

bodyarmour


Then a family member was dehydrated and needed a solution, so i tried this and was shocked that i had energy leaving the gym, which for me is rare.
Force-Factor-Electrolytes-Supplement-Antioxidants

9/10

[LWW]

Years ago, when I used to work outdoors rather than desk work these days, a bunch of my colleagues were ex Marines and ex special forces and many had worked "babysitting" geologist oil surveyors (safety staff due to the challenging mountainous terrain and some, erm.. security difficulties).

A couple of guys had, totally independently told me to Never Ever drink isotonic sports drinks, they both said that it's bad for you and encourages kidney stones and if you are somewhere hot (or endurance exercising very hard for a long time on a regular basis and you're a salty sweater) then drink plain water and take salt tablets given to you -- following the instructions. But don't drink "sports" stuff with salts in when you don't need it. Drink water!

Conclusion: drink water. Maybe just sometimes a sports drink if you must but not as a habit. If you need salt tablets/capsules then buy some (see Amazon for example).

Kidney stones is definitely a no go. I really don’t like that fruit tasting stuff, it also makes drinking water afterwards funky.

I think I’m gonna just to for drinking honey while lifting, it’s a lot more calories and sugar and more natural. No Brainer there, 60 friking calories a tablespoon.

[ajdahlheimer]

I drink 1.5 gallons of water a day, but I have a friend who gets me these sugar free C4 drinks once in a while just to be nice. They are pretty good do drink before a big workout on the weekend. I can feel the energy/pick me up from them.



-AJ

[OldFartTom]

I drink 1.5 gallons of water a day, but I have a friend who gets me these sugar free C4 drinks once in a while just to be nice. They are pretty good do drink before a big workout on the weekend. I can feel the energy/pick me up from them.



-AJ

1.5 gallons?? You must be p1ssing like a horse after all that 😂

[ajdahlheimer]

1.5 gallons?? You must be p1ssing like a horse after all that ������

I sure as hell do, but I work from home (a few feet from my bathroom)......

[air2fakie]

I drink water when I lift. For sports, I mix Pedialyte powder into my water. For longer, more competitive sports activity, I'll also eat Clif Energy Block chews throughout, which has caffeine, sugar & electrolytes.