
Regarding the difference between water alone or isotonic sports drinks, it is worth noting that the latter can be very useful to replenish the body of mineral salts lost very quickly, and both will recover sugars burned during the sporting activity.
Nor is it desirable to abuse the sports drinks if we do not make much sport because its energy content can make us fat. Recalls that in activities such as running or cycling, experts recommend drinking at least every 15 minutes.
If too hot or long distances, it will take more supplies. In the marathon route, during the first kilometres usually find the supply liquid every 4 or 5 km. Towards the middle and end of proof should be as much every 2 km.