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Q. I drink water throughout my gym sessions, isn’t water enough? Why
should I use an isotonic drink?
A. Isotonic drinks contain carbohydrates to help you to stay energised whilst
also helping to keep you hydrated by replacing fluid and precious electrolytes
(salts) which are lost through sweat; helping you to avoid the negative effects
of dehydration during and after exercise. Even moderate intensity exercise will
create sweat resulting in a loss of electrolytes and energy. An isotonic drink
has a similar carbohydrate and electrolyte concentration to your body, meaning
that your body will absorb them faster than water alone.
Q. What are the benefits of an isotonic drink in comparison to hypotonic
or hypertonic sports drinks?
A. A key difference between these types of drinks is the osmolality level which
is the level at which a fluid
is absorbed. An osmolality level of 270-330 Mosm/kg in an isotonic drink helps
to maintain the required
concentration of electrolytes (salts) in your blood. Water alone has a very low
osmolality level as it typically
does not contain electrolytes. Isotonic sports drinks replace fluids and
electrolytes whilst providing energy from
carbohydrates - ideal for endurance sports, cardiovascular workouts and team
sports. Hypotonic sports drinks
quickly replace fluids lost from sweating but have a low level of carbohydrates
which some athletes such as
gymnasts may prefer. Hypertonic sports drinks are very high in carbohydrates and
are normally taken after
exercise to top up muscle glycogen stores e.g. after ultra distance running
events.
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Types of Sports Drinks
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Key Differences
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Key Benefits |
Herbalife Products |
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Isotonic |
Fluid, high level electrolytes and 6 to 8%
carbohydrate. |
Rapid hydration and energy. |
H30, Prolong |
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Hypotonic
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Fluid, low level of electrolytes and very low
level of carbohydrate . |
Quick hydration but lower levels of carbs so no
immediate boost of energy. |
Hydrate |
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Hypertonic
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Fluid, very high level of carbohydrate,
typically low level of electrolytes or none. |
A way to supplement daily carbohydrate intake to
help top-up muscle glycogen stores. Not typically as
effective at re-hydrating the body, as the fluid is not
easily absorbed. |
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Q: Compare Herbalife Workourt (During) Drinks based on activity level Typical calories
A:
Q: Compare Herbalife Workout Drinks based on nutritional values
A:
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Specs: |
Hydrate |
H30 |
Prolong |
Thermo |
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1 stick pack |
37g (1 sachet) |
60g (4 scoops |
1/2 teaspoon 1.7g |
| Energy |
12 kcal |
137 kcal |
224 kcal |
6 kcal |
| Protein |
0g |
0.037g |
6.86 |
0.18 |
| Total Carbohydrates |
0.7 |
32g |
47.2 |
1.35g |
| of which sugar |
0 g |
31.5 |
17.5 |
0.38 |
| Fat |
0g |
0.037g |
0.2g |
0.002 |
| Fibre |
0.2 |
0.037g |
0g |
0.002 |
| Sodium |
0.23g |
0.230g |
0.44 |
0.002 |
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Caffeine |
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Yes |
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Antioxidants |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrolytes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Product Info |
Hydrate |
H30 |
Prolong |
Thermo |
- Typical usage of isotonic drinks in terms of calories:
- Hydrate -12
- H30 - 68-137
- Prolong 112-224
Q: What are
electrolytes and why are they important?
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