Sports drinks, like Gatorade, are great right before competition due to the high amount of sugars they contain. They are also good to use when you feel that you haven't eaten enough carbs in time for performance. By digesting lots of sugar really fast, your body it gives your body a quick boost of energy.
Sports drinks also contain a small portion of salt, because that way it will have more taste, therefore you are more likely to drink it. These drinks also help prevent you from dehydrating and feeling sick during competition.
Of course, the best overall fluid is water. Good hydration is the second part to achieving maximum output for exercise and competition. This is because your body uses water to cool down and recover the worked muscles in the process. Without water, you have dizziness and headaches with even the lightest exercise.
Your will also feel really ill and sick. Be sure to drink well before and during exercise, or you will pay severely. Water is also good because at many places it is free or very cheap, compared to Gatorade and other hydration drinks.
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