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Energy
Drinks
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The internet, magazines, sports
matches, supermarkets; everywhere we look we are told about the
best energy/sports drink to improve our performance. As
practitioners of Parkour/Freerun, we often train longer and harder than we set out to
do so, depleting our glycogen energy stores in the process. We
all know that we are at our most vulnerable to mistakes and
injuries when we are tired and our energy levels are depleted,
but the addiction of training (especially when we're having fun)
often makes us ignore of 'forget' to fuel our bodies properly.
Energy Drinks
Explained
Hypotonic
These sports drinks contain a greater proportion of water, and a
lesser proportion of sugar, than the human body. As the drink is
less concentrated than body fluids, it is claimed that they
increase the speed of water absorption by the body (than just
plain water), thus preventing or alleviating dehydration.
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Hypotonic |
Isotonic
These sports drinks contain proportions of water and other
nutrients similar to the human body, and are typically about six
to eight percent sugar. As the drink is the same concentration
as body fluids, it is absorbed at the same rate as water.
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Isotonic |
Hypertonic
These sports drinks contain a lesser proportion of water, and a
greater proportion of sugar, than the human body. As it is more
concentrated than body fluids it is absorbed more slowly,
meaning the energy will be released over a long period of time.
It is therefore claimed that these drinks can to give an energy
boost and also replace lost energy over the entire session.
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Hypertonic |
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Are They Worth The
Cash?
The question is whether it is
necessary to spend lots of money on these drinks, or whether
normal water will suffice? In short, a healthy balanced diet and
sufficient water will be fine. As stated before, as Traceurs or Freerunners we are often out for hours at a time and may need
an extra boost of energy. So the answer may well be yes, you
should invest some money in these drinks to ensure you are both hydrated
and full of energy. However, with a little bit of planning, you
can most definitely make these drinks
yourself at a fraction of the cost.
DIY
Energy Drinks
If you want to look into cheaper
options, no problem. Making your own energy drinks is simple. Below are
two individual examples for each type.
Hypotonic
1st Type) 250ml natural/unsweetened fruit juice. 750ml of water. Pinch of salt.
Shake well and serve.
2nd Type) 20g glucose. 1 litre warm water. Pinch of salt.
Shake well and serve.
Isotonic
1st Type) 500ml natural/unsweetened fruit juice. 500ml of water. Pinch of salt.
Shake well and serve.
2nd Type) 50g glucose. 1 litre warm water. Pinch of salt.
Shake well and serve.
Hypertonic
1st Type) 1litre natural/unsweetened fruit juice. Pinch of salt.
Shake well and serve.
2nd Type) 100g glucose. 1 litre warm water. Pinch of salt.
Shake well and serve.
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