Electrolytes
YOU Docs: Q&A on Energy Drinks
Q: Do you recommend sports or energy drinks for working out? A: Sports drinks have some of the coolest commercials, but they’re necessary only if you exercise vigorously for more [...]
Should I Drink a Protein Shake Before and After I Work Out?
It’s not a good idea to drink a protein shake before a workout, since it can cause you to gain extra fat, not muscle. But after a workout, taking in [...]
What Is Gatorade Prime 01?
Gatorade’s G Series consists of three beverages designed to address the nutrition and hydration needs of high performance athletes. The first is Gatorade Prime 01, a quick and easy pre-activity [...]
H20 Made Fun: Drink Wat-Aah, a New Bottled Energy Water
It didn’t take long for Patrick Peterson to announce his arrival to the NFL. Early in the fourth quarter of his first pro game, the Arizona Cardinal rookie took an [...]
Are You Drinking Too Much Water?
Since coaches preach the importance of fueling up with water from day one of practice, most athletes are well aware of the dangers of dehydration. However, a new study reveals [...]
The Post-Activity Hydration Checklist
After an intense workout, game or practice, you have the opportunity to reap performance-boosting benefits or risk suffering performance-crushing detriments. Your success or failure lies in your ability to eat [...]
Supercharge Your Post-Game Shower
With so many body washes designed specifically for athletes, there’s no reason to carry grime and dirt from a tough workout or a long game out of the locker room. [...]
The Truth About Dehydration
According to Jeff Zachwieja, research fellow at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), such telltale signs warn of dehydration—a serious cause for concern, because it means you're low on body [...]
Drink Muscle-Building Chocolate Milk and Join Team Refuel
Meet Team Refuel: NBA superstar Chris Bosh, Olympic athlete Apolo Ohno and University of Minnesota hockey strength coach Cal Dietz [one of STACK's coaches] top the list. Team Refuel is [...]
Watch Jake Locker Take on His NFL Draft Gatorade Performance Test
A few days before the Tennessee Titans made him the eighth overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, Jack Locker faced a barrage of tests at the Gatorade Performance Lab [...]