Sports Drinks & You: The Debate
CrossFire has three articles concerning the use of sports drinks, this one – one citing the pros and cons of sports drinks and one citing the benefits and drawbacks of milk as a sports drink. The question remains: if a pros and cons list can be made at all, what’s the long-standing argument all about? The answer lies in the methods of research and marketing, which is a heavy component to the sports drink debate. Professional...
Sports Drinks & You: Rehydration
In 2017, CrossFire CrossTraining and Krav Maga posted an article about water and hydration, which briefly mentioned the use of sports drinks. The end of the article states only general advice: if a workout lasts longer than 45 minutes, a sports drink with 6-8% sugar might be a good source of energy and hydration.1 While the general rule holds true, researchers, fitness professionals and sports drink companies have long debated what...
The Importance of Drinking Water
Many of the pages on CrossFire CrossTraining and Krav Maga’s website mention bringing water to class. This is because water is crucial for the human body to function, especially during hot days or exercise. The human body is made up of 60% water, but cannot manufacture its own supply.1 The only way your body can replenish its water supply is by bringing water in from outside sources, like a water bottle or drinking fountain. ...
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