A sports drink is a drink that contains carbohydrates and is used during or around exercise. Many sports drinks also contain electrolytes. The purpose of a sports drink is to replenish fluids during exercise while also providing carbohydrates.

Sports Drink Gold is an isotonic sports drink and contains 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. The carbohydrates come from a combination of glucose and fructose in a 2:1 ratio. This combination allows the carbohydrates to be absorbed more easily during exercise. In addition, the sports drink contains electrolytes in the form of sodium.

What is an isotonic sports drink?

An isotonic sports drink is a type of sports drink in which the total concentration of dissolved substances, such as carbohydrates and electrolytes, is similar to that of the body. This allows the drink to be absorbed efficiently during exercise.

An isotonic sports drink is mainly used during or around exercise that lasts longer or involves a lot of sweating. For short training sessions or competitions, water is often sufficient. When exercise lasts 60 minutes or longer, it is beneficial to consume carbohydrates in addition to water.

An isotonic sports drink is particularly suitable for:

• Endurance sports such as running, cycling and triathlon
• Team sports with high intensity
• Warm conditions or training sessions with heavy sweating

The amount of isotonic sports drink you drink per hour depends on the duration and intensity of your exercise, as well as how much you sweat. This varies from person to person and is strongly influenced by temperature. A practical guideline is to drink one bottle (500 ml) of isotonic sports drink per hour.

The recommended carbohydrate intake during exercise ranges from 30 to 90 grams per hour, depending on the duration and intensity of the activity. A sports drink can serve as a good base for fluid and carbohydrate intake.

If you want to consume higher amounts of carbohydrates, you can easily combine a sports drink with an energy gel.

Below is an overview of general guidelines for carbohydrate intake during exercise.

Guideline for carbohydrate intake during exercise

A sports drink is mainly suitable for sports where you are active for an hour or longer. Especially at higher intensity or in warm conditions, a sports drink is a practical way to replenish fluids and carbohydrates during exercise.

Examples of sports where a sports drink can be used effectively:

Endurance sports

• Running
• Cycling
• Triathlon
• Speed skating
• Rowing
• Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding

Team and interval-based sports

• Football
• Basketball
• Handball
• Volleyball
• Hockey
• Tennis
• Padel
• HYROX

Walking

• Long walks, such as hikes

Lemon–lime flavour

Berry flavour

Ingredients: Maltodextrin, fructose, dextrose, salt, natural flavourings, acid (citric acid).

Sports Drink Gold is produced according to the (doping) standards of the NZVT system and therefore carries the NZVT logo. This means that elite athletes can use Sports Drink Gold with confidence. This allows them to focus fully on achieving peak performance.