Water is the most important nutrient for active people.

When you sweat, you lose water, which must be replaced. Drink fluids before, during, and after workouts.

Water is a fine choice for most workouts. However; during continuous workouts of greater than 90 minutes, your body may benefit from a sports drink.

Sports drinks have two very important ingredients - electrolytes and carbohydrates

Sports drinks replace electrolytes lost through sweat during workouts lasting several hours.

Carbohydrates in sports drinks provide extra energy. The most effective sports drinks contain 15 to 18 grams of carbohydrate in every 8 ounces of fluid.