Carbohydrate-rich drinks are absorbed into the blood faster and are less likely to cause stomach upset during exercise than regular food. There are isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic sports drinks.
Isotonic
With the isotonic drinks (Isostar, Gatorade, Aquarius ) the concentration of sugars and salts added to the water is the same as that of the blood, so that the sugars are quickly absorbed. These are the perfect drinks for working out.
Hypotone
Hyponome drinks (for example AA Lemon ) have a lower concentration of sugars and salts than in the blood, so that the absorption takes a little longer. It is best to drink this sports drink just before exercise.
Hypertone Hypertonic drinks, on the other hand, have a high concentration. They first withdraw fluid from the bloodstream and are therefore absorbed less quickly. These potions (such as AA High Energy ) are recommended after exercise, because they contain more carbohydrates.
You can also mix a sports drink yourself † For example, by mixing a fruit drink with water, taking three cups of water and one cup of fruit juice. Lemonade syrup diluted with water can also work fine, but syrup with sugars and not with artificial sweeteners.
Try out during training what the ideal mix is and not just before the competition or a long run.
