Sports drink
Sports drink
A Sports drink (pronunciation: /ˈspɔːrts drɪŋk/) is a beverage specifically designed to help athletes rehydrate when fluids are depleted after training or competition. Electrolyte replacement promotes proper rehydration, which is important in delaying the onset of fatigue during exercise. As the primary fuel utilized by exercising muscle, carbohydrates are important in maintaining exercise and sport performance.
Etymology
The term "Sports drink" is derived from the English words "sport", which refers to an activity involving physical exertion and skill, and "drink", which refers to a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment.
Related terms
- Electrolyte: A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, such as water. They are essential for a number of bodily functions.
- Hydration: The process of causing something to absorb water.
- Carbohydrate: A biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water) and thus with the empirical formula Cm(H2O)n (where m may be different from n).
- Fatigue: A subjective feeling of tiredness that has a gradual onset.
- Exercise: Any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sports drink
- Wikipedia's article - Sports drink
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