Richo

How To Make Your Own Sports Drinks

You may have heard of “isotonic” sports drinks that have been “scientifically developed in conjunction with top athletes”.

It’s easy to make your own, low cost and equally as effective carbohydrate drink.

"Isotonic" means a fluid containing electrolytes and 6-8% carbohydrate (such as the sports drinks in the table above). To make your own add 200 ml (7oz) of concentrated orange juice (orange squash) to 1 litre (34oz) of water and add a pinch (1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon) of table salt.

"Hypotonic" is a fluid that contains electrolytes and a very small amount of carbohydrate. This is used in very hot conditions where fluid replacement is the most important factor. To make your own add 100 ml (3.5oz) of concentrated orange juice to 1 litre (34oz) of water and add a pinch (1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon) of table salt.

"Hypertonic" refers to a fluid that contains a large amount of carbohydrate and is ideal for refuelling after a game. To make your own add 400 ml (13.5oz) of concentrated orange juice to 1 litre (34oz) of water and add a pinch (1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon) of table salt.

[extracted from Sporting Excellence #0010 => Dec 2005 Newsletter]

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Age - 18
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1RM Benchpress - 42.25kg
1RM Barbell Row - 45kg

50m Time - 8secs
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bubba g

Sweet.. Thanks bro.. will have to give it a try....