Drinks

What is a Sports Drink?

What’s the difference between a sports drink and a regular drink like water or juice? Well, the answer lies in what a sports drink does that your average drink doesn’t.

While water or juice can hydrate and provide a small amount of energy, a sports drink hydrates while also providing electrolytes, protein, or other benefits to optimise athletic performance, whether you’re heading out on a hike or pushing yourself on a trail run. Sports drinks hydrate while aiding performance or recovery.

How Much of a Sports Drink Should You Consume?

Sports drinks support athletic performance, but when it comes to how much of these products you should drink, we advise consuming them in proportion to your physical activity. For support during vigorous activity, one to two sports drinks should be sufficient to aid in replenishing the resources lost during exercise. Beyond this recommendation, drink plenty of water to rehydrate.

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Want to elevate your athletic performance? Just like our range of sports drinks, all OTE Sports’ products are designed and developed by expert nutritionists to help you push beyond your limits. Fuel your body the right way with our chews, gels, and bars. Got some questions about how our products can help you reach new heights? Contact us, and one of our friendly experts will be happy to help!