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Anonymous

Was wondering about section on nutrition.
'Sports drinks don't Help, half banana and water just as good????'
Most literature would argue that isotonic drinks make big difference, and from personal experience have improved my performance greatly.
Furthermore I would be surprised if anyone could name an international endurance athlete in ANY sport who does not use a sports drink for training and competition. I think anyone will find if they trial a drink( I suggest high 5) for a couple of weeks not only will their erg time improve but they will be able to increase frequency, duration and intensity of exercise.

Reply from the article's author - our club coach Ian Hunter
As titled, this is basic nutrition, at club level, not international level, which is a different ball game.
Read again, nowhere does it say sports drinks don't help.
If sports drinks improve the anonymous writers performance greatly, may I suggest that his diet and hydration practices should be examined.
As long as carbohydrate and hydration levels are up to standard, at club level training, some of the sports drinks will help levels of mental alertness and ability to focus on technique.
It seems that the sports drinks producers run a very effective advertising campaign. If you believe in it, go for it.

25 March 2003

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