What About Sports Drinks?

These drinks are especially formulated to get water back into your body's cells rapidly but they do contain sugar. Their sugar content, along with the electrolytes they contain, makes them excellent hydrators. But ONLY use them if you're exercising intensely for over an hour, or in extreme heat, so unless you are in these conditions save the calories. Water will quench your thirst, and you can get all the electrolytes you need at your next meal. Pay attention to your fluid intake to make sure that you will be hydrated for your workout.