The debate over what hydrates the body better – water or Gatorade – likely will never be settled. But when you look at the consumption habits of children in sports, they consume MUCH more of one than the other, helping them stay hydrated.
Entries Tagged ‘gatorade’
Chocolate Milk Better Than Gatorade?
Is chocolate milk the perfect drink to refuel after an intense workout or practice? Some believe so.
G2
I had a chance to grab some G2 the other day – better known as diet Gatorade. They had it on sale for 50 cents a bottle at Wally World, so I grabbed a case for my Challenge team before their tournament this past weekend. It was gone by the end of the day and [...]
Diet Gatorade??? Isn’t That Water?
Faced with increasing pressure from other beverage makers and the popularity of diet soft drinks, PepsiCo announced that Gatorade would introduce a low-calorie version later this year:
PepsiCo’s chairman and chief executive, Indra K. Nooyi, said consumers had consistently requested a lower-calorie version of Gatorade. While the drink is formulated for athletes while they are working [...]
Predicting A Curriculum Change
When I took my ‘E’ License class, the instructors and handout materials talked about how water was better for re-hydrating youth soccer players than sports drinks. I think that curriculum might be adjusted a bit:
The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) today announced its partnership with The Gatorade Company. The sponsorship designates Gatorade [...]
Take That, Gatorade!
Earlier this summer during my ‘E’ Coaching License class, the instructor touched on proper hydration and asked ‘What is the best thing to re-hydrate a player’. About half said water and the rest said Gatorade. The instructor felt water was better and that one of the key benefits about Gatorade – the extra potassium, could [...]
Let’s Check In On Our Baseball Boneheads
Some baseball fans want to boycott Gatorade over the ‘Whole new Ballgame’ ad. Lets see how they’re doing.
Got Something To Drink???
A recent study finds chocolate milk to be just a refreshing for athletes as Gatorade. Time for Gatorade and the Dairy Board to start a smackdown.
