![]() ![]() All opinions stated are my own.The deal is working its way through Federal Trade Commission approvals, but the beverage giant has made its intentions clear all along. What is YOUR go – to during or post workout electrolyte drink? What do you look for in a sports drink?ĭisclaimer: Sponsored posts fuel adventures! This post was sponsored by Sverve on behalf of BODYARMOR. But I will tell you this: it doesn’t contain a lot of the artificial crap that is found in other sports drinks, and it doesn’t taste like dish soap… and that makes it alright in my book. ![]() Will BODYARMOR SuperDrink be right for you and your training needs? Only you can decide. In the end, I’m a firm believer that sports nutrition is a wildly personal topic, and will vary greatly from person to person. Would I give that to my kids? Nope.ĬOST: $23.95 for a 12 pack directly on the BODYARMORwebsite (about $1.99 per bottle). Post insane workout, I’ll take 30 grams of sugar in a bottle (15 per serving) no problem. We found that out by accident when we ran out of juice last weekend. Also makes a great substitute for juice when combined with rum for an adult refreshment. To be quite honest, I feared the strawberry banana flavor, as banana is often hit or miss in drinks, but even that one was really good. For those of you who need it: gluten-free, nut free, low in sodium, high in potassium and certified kosher. Though to be quite honest, the ingredients list still looks semi intimidating, and not as “natural” as one would hope. PRO: no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, caffeine (this is actually a con for me, but I digress), preservatives. Coconut water and other electrolytes provide hydrating properties to all 6 flavors without the use of artificial colors, flavoring or preservatives.” ![]() Each exotic fruit & tea flavor loaded with Polyphenols, Vitamins A, B complex, C & E, Electrolytes and amino acids, available in 6 exotic fruit flavors. What they say: ” BODYARMOR is an antioxidant and nutrient rich refreshment beverage formulated to support the body’s immune system. That said, take this review for what it is worth and base the ingredients and nutritional facts on YOUR needs. Sure, we all have the same basic recovery needs (hydration, electrolytes, some sort of carbohydrates and proteins) but the levels of said needs will vary greatly. Similarly, comparing an 8 year old who just finished soccer practice to a 32 year old who just ran a brutal 20 mile training run is like comparing apples to oranges you can’t do it. If you are drinking a sports drink simply to hydrate your thirst on a Saturday afternoon of mowing the lawn, well then you are going to have a certain set of requirements/complaints that is VASTLY different from someone who just came off of a 100 mile training bike ride. Sports drinks, however, are a difficult thing to review. Coincidentally enough, a few weeks later, I was given the opportunity to review BODYARMORhere on this very blog. It was a refreshing post workout drink that didn’t taste too sweet or at all artificial. Not only did BODYARMOR lack the dish soap taste…but I actually enjoyed it. Athletes have touted coconut water’s electrolyte sustaining and recovery capabilities for years now, but just like peanut butter, I cannot bring myself to drink it.īut recently I discovered a new fruit flavored coconut water sports drink at my gym, when the drink supply guy decided to have us try something new to try in addition to the normal water and muscle milk line up. Last Updated on Septemby Heather Hart, ACSM EP, CSCSĬonfession: I think coconut water tastes like soap like someone bottled the contents of the kitchen sink dishpan (clean, of course). ![]()
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