According to junior Ty Morgan, “Powerade tastes better as a drink, and Gatorade taste too much like sugar.” Senior Robert Adrow added since Gatorade has more flavors, it is the better drink, but he does like Powerade too. Powerade does taste better as a drink, but I do not mind drinking Gatorade, if I have to.

Both Gatorade and Powerade contain carbohydrates in the form of sugar that replenishes energy lost during a workout. In comparison, Gatorade is slightly better at replacing lost electrolytes. Powerade has added vitamins B-3, B-6 and B-12 for improved energy production and distribution in the body.

Here, the best sports drinks:

• Best Overall: NOOMA Organic Electrolyte Drink.
• Best Low-Sugar: Nuun Sport Electrolyte Drink Tablets.
• Best Higher-Carbohydrate: Gatorade Thirst Quencher.
• Best Powder: Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Hydration Powder.
• Best with Caffeine: Nuun Sport + Caffeine.

Powerade is a sports drink created, manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. Its primary competitor is Gatorade, made by PepsiCo.

Energy drinks such as powerade with zero calories are geared towards replenish electrolytes lost in sweat during exercise. Unlike other energy drinks, it doesn’t contain significant amount of sugar and caffeine. Apart from being a danger to healthy heart, excessive consumption of energy drinks can damage the liver.

Rehydration should start as soon as practical after exercise, with the overall goal to consume 150 % of the fluid you lost during the session in the next few hours6. For example, if you lost 1 kg (1000g) mass during the exercise session, you need to drink 1.5L (1500ml) in the next one to two hours.

While using sports drinks inappropriately could cause you to gain weight, using them correctly will not. The people who consume the most sports drinks are actually among the leanest people in society, because they get the most exercise.

Drink Up — Before, During and After That helps make sure you are well-hydrated before you ever go outdoors. Then, during the activity, try to drink 4-6 ounces every 15-20 minutes to keep your muscles well-hydrated.