Sports Drink Recipe

Drinking enough fluid during exercise improves your performance by:

• Reducing the risk of heat stroke and early muscle fatigue
• Reducing perceived exertion (ie. how hard you feel you are working)

Losing just 2% of your body weight through fluid loss can reduce sports performance by up to 20% - by the time you feel thirsty it is too late! If you engage in regular activity or are an athlete make sure you have a 'hydration plan' in place to keep your body well hydrated.

It is recommended that anyone exercising for more than an hour should look to replace electrolytes lost through perspiration (sweat) and a sports drink is an ideal way to do so.

Previously I posted a 'make it yourself' Protein Shake Recipe - and here is another.. why not try this super simple sports drink recipe!

For this drink you will need:

• 1/2 cup of Orange Juice (or 4Tbsp of Lemon/Lime Juice)
• 9 Tbs. Sugar
• 3/8 Tsp. Salt
• Water to make up to 2L
• Citric Acid (1/2tsp) or to taste
• A Large Jug

Add the orange juice, sugar and salt to a jug. Stir in water to make up to 2L. Taste the drink and add citric acid to individual taste (this will give the drink a sharper taste).

This sports drink will give you per 250mL (1 glass serve):

14.4grams of Carbohydrate (6.1%)

104mg Sodium

28.4mg Potassium

Sports Drink Recipe

Drinking enough fluid during exercise improves your performance by:

• Reducing the risk of heat stroke and early muscle fatigue
• Reducing perceived exertion (ie. how hard you feel you are working)

Losing just 2% of your body weight through fluid loss can reduce sports performance by up to 20% - by the time you feel thirsty it is too late! If you engage in regular activity or are an athlete make sure you have a 'hydration plan' in place to keep your body well hydrated.

It is recommended that anyone exercising for more than an hour should look to replace electrolytes lost through perspiration (sweat) and a sports drink is an ideal way to do so.

Previously I posted a 'make it yourself' Protein Shake Recipe - and here is another.. why not try this super simple sports drink recipe!

For this drink you will need:

• 1/2 cup of Orange Juice (or 4Tbsp of Lemon/Lime Juice)
• 9 Tbs. Sugar
• 3/8 Tsp. Salt
• Water to make up to 2L
• Citric Acid (1/2tsp) or to taste
• A Large Jug

Add the orange juice, sugar and salt to a jug. Stir in water to make up to 2L. Taste the drink and add citric acid to individual taste (this will give the drink a sharper taste).

This sports drink will give you per 250mL (1 glass serve):

14.4grams of Carbohydrate (6.1%)

104mg Sodium

28.4mg Potassium

Sports Drink Recipe

Drinking enough fluid during exercise improves your performance by:

• Reducing the risk of heat stroke and early muscle fatigue
• Reducing perceived exertion (ie. how hard you feel you are working)

Losing just 2% of your body weight through fluid loss can reduce sports performance by up to 20% - by the time you feel thirsty it is too late! If you engage in regular activity or are an athlete make sure you have a 'hydration plan' in place to keep your body well hydrated.

It is recommended that anyone exercising for more than an hour should look to replace electrolytes lost through perspiration (sweat) and a sports drink is an ideal way to do so.

Previously I posted a 'make it yourself' Protein Shake Recipe - and here is another.. why not try this super simple sports drink recipe!

For this drink you will need:

• 1/2 cup of Orange Juice (or 4Tbsp of Lemon/Lime Juice)
• 9 Tbs. Sugar
• 3/8 Tsp. Salt
• Water to make up to 2L
• Citric Acid (1/2tsp) or to taste
• A Large Jug

Add the orange juice, sugar and salt to a jug. Stir in water to make up to 2L. Taste the drink and add citric acid to individual taste (this will give the drink a sharper taste).

This sports drink will give you per 250mL (1 glass serve):

14.4grams of Carbohydrate (6.1%)

104mg Sodium

28.4mg Potassium

Sports Drink Recipe

Drinking enough fluid during exercise improves your performance by:

• Reducing the risk of heat stroke and early muscle fatigue
• Reducing perceived exertion (ie. how hard you feel you are working)

Losing just 2% of your body weight through fluid loss can reduce sports performance by up to 20% - by the time you feel thirsty it is too late! If you engage in regular activity or are an athlete make sure you have a 'hydration plan' in place to keep your body well hydrated.

It is recommended that anyone exercising for more than an hour should look to replace electrolytes lost through perspiration (sweat) and a sports drink is an ideal way to do so.

Previously I posted a 'make it yourself' Protein Shake Recipe - and here is another.. why not try this super simple sports drink recipe!

For this drink you will need:

• 1/2 cup of Orange Juice (or 4Tbsp of Lemon/Lime Juice)
• 9 Tbs. Sugar
• 3/8 Tsp. Salt
• Water to make up to 2L
• Citric Acid (1/2tsp) or to taste
• A Large Jug

Add the orange juice, sugar and salt to a jug. Stir in water to make up to 2L. Taste the drink and add citric acid to individual taste (this will give the drink a sharper taste).

This sports drink will give you per 250mL (1 glass serve):

14.4grams of Carbohydrate (6.1%)

104mg Sodium

28.4mg Potassium

Protein Shake....for a fraction of the price!

Protein powders and shakes are possibly one of the supplement industry's highest earners, with athletes and gym goers turning to them in the hope of bulking up quickly.

Besides being expensive, protein powders are generally unnecessary...but if you do insist on having your 'post work out' shake then why not give this recipe a try!

You will need a blender and the following:

• 250ml trim milk (green top or calcitrim - yellow top)
• 3Tbsp low fat yoghurt
• 2Tbsp skim milk powder
• 1 Banana
• 3Tbsp unprocessed bran
• 1Tbsp wheat germ
• 2tsp Honey
• 4 Ice cubes

This shake will provide you with - (37g protein, 6g fat, 74g Carbohydrate)

Protein Shake....for a fraction of the price!

Protein powders and shakes are possibly one of the supplement industry's highest earners, with athletes and gym goers turning to them in the hope of bulking up quickly.

Besides being expensive, protein powders are generally unnecessary...but if you do insist on having your 'post work out' shake then why not give this recipe a try!

You will need a blender and the following:

• 250ml trim milk (green top or calcitrim - yellow top)
• 3Tbsp low fat yoghurt
• 2Tbsp skim milk powder
• 1 Banana
• 3Tbsp unprocessed bran
• 1Tbsp wheat germ
• 2tsp Honey
• 4 Ice cubes

This shake will provide you with - (37g protein, 6g fat, 74g Carbohydrate)

Protein Shake....for a fraction of the price!

Protein powders and shakes are possibly one of the supplement industry's highest earners, with athletes and gym goers turning to them in the hope of bulking up quickly.

Besides being expensive, protein powders are generally unnecessary...but if you do insist on having your 'post work out' shake then why not give this recipe a try!

You will need a blender and the following:

• 250ml trim milk (green top or calcitrim - yellow top)
• 3Tbsp low fat yoghurt
• 2Tbsp skim milk powder
• 1 Banana
• 3Tbsp unprocessed bran
• 1Tbsp wheat germ
• 2tsp Honey
• 4 Ice cubes

This shake will provide you with - (37g protein, 6g fat, 74g Carbohydrate)