sports drink

noun

: a drink that consists mainly of water, electrolytes (such as sodium or potassium), and carbohydrates (such as sucrose or fructose) and that is designed to replenish those substances in the body during or after usually strenuous exercise

"Dan was with me the whole day," Huard said after the game, while sipping a sports drink to combat dehydration.—

Peter King

Sports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade should generally be avoided in favor of water unless you're doing an intense workout. That's because some sports drinks contain more than 30 grams of added sugar …, and you may not need its carb- and electrolyte-heavy fuel if you're just going for a 45-minute easy ride.—

Danielle Zickl

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While there is no specific treatment to treat the illness, the CDC recommends drinking lots of water or other drinks, like sports drinks, that don’t have caffeine or alcohol, which dehydrate you. ▪The best way to reduce your risk of falling ill? —

Michelle Marchante, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025 Opt for a Salty Snack or a Piece of Fruit For those exercising at least three hours or in hot conditions, alternate between drinking water and sports drinks to keep your electrolytes in balance, Childress says. —

Julia Ries, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024 Plus there’s his content creator partnerships with brands including a sports drink company and a therapy app. —

Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 One small study compared the effects of coconut water to a sports drink during endurance cycling in 15 men and four women. —

Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sports drink