Unlike water, exercise drinks like Lucozade Sport Hydro Active contains not only the fluid lost in sweat but also electrolytes as sodium.
Furthermore, the combination of glucose and sodium in the drink helps to hydrate you more effectively by maximising the rate of fluid uptake in the body.
It contains lower levels of carbohydrate than many other sports drinks (only 50 calories per 500ml), making it ideal for sporting activities in which duration or intensity do not warrant replenishment of energy stores. Lucozade Sport Hydro Active is also a hypotonic drink. This means it has fewer particles than the body's plasma and this helps to encourage fast absorption from the stomach into the body.
Lucozade Sport Hydro Active is ideal when fuel replacement needs are low but hydration needs are high. Medium to high intensity exercise sessions of around an hour, or low intensity running or football for over 30 minutes are ideal occasions to use Lucozade Sport Hydro Active.
Lucozade Sport Hydro Active can be drunk throughout the day to help keep your fluid levels topped up. However, when exercising, it is crucial to ensure a regular intake of fluid in order to maintain hydration while you work out.
Mix the contents of the powder stick pack with 500ml of water.
Before: Drink 200-500ml shortly before to ensure you are hydrated. During: Drink 150ml every 15-20 min to replace the fluid and electrolytes lost in sweat. After: Drink at least 500ml as soon as possible to aid recovery in replacing fluid and electrolytes lost during exercise.