If you haven’t heard, there is a trend in food and beverages that is picking up great steam in the US marketplace. That trend? Natural, no calorie sweetening with the use of Stevia Extract – officially rebaudioside A or rebiana.
Nutrilite Sports Drinks have been around for some time. We were the first to market a sugar free sports drink (originally launched as XS Power Nutrition brand in the mid 2000s) and now we’ve stepped up our game even more.
Replenish. Regain. Renew. NUTRILITE® Sports Drink quenches thirst and is scientifically formulated to help rehydrate your body before, during and after exercise. NUTRILITE Sports Drink contains the exclusive NUTRILITE B-Lenium Blend, which aids in energy production and helps protect against harmful free radicals. No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
That last sentence is particularly key. Why? Our competition adds color and their low or no sugar brands sweeten artificially. We don’t! We are antioxidant infused and naturally sweetened, giving us a tremendous edge over the big players in the marketplace.
Sugar Free Orange is a Kara Goucher favorite product and a particular hit with those looking to rehydrate without added sugar or carbs.
Now, if you’re looking to rebuild those glycogen stores after a hard workout and stay hydrated and energized throughout, go with one of the three regular sports drinks – also naturally sweetened and antioxidant infused. Kurt Warner prefers the Lemon Lime, my favorite is Grape and the Fruit Punch has always been a hit.
Kurt takes a break at a photo shoot with Nutrilite Sports Drink
Be sure to get your favorite, thirst-quenching flavor today!
So, how are you doing with keeping those resolutions? Are you setting aside enough time to chip away at your goals? Assuming you are hard at work with whatever those physical goals are, the next question is really important. Are you properly hydrating before, during and after your workouts?
Water is the most essential ingredient to life. Particular points of emphasis to those working out are:
- Water carries nutrients through your body. - Water lubricates joints and tissues. - Water helps regulate temperature through sweat.
Proper hydration is especially important during exercise. Getting the right amount of fluid for athletes is essential to comfort, performance and safety. The longer and more intense the activity, the more important it is to drink the right kind and amount of fluids.
According to an article by Elizabeth Quinn at SportsMedicine.About.com:
Adequate Fluid Intake for for Athletes Because there is wide variability in sweat rates, losses and hydration levels of individuals, it is nearly impossible to provide specific recommendations or guidelines about the type or amount of fluids athletes should consume.
Finding the right amount of fluid to drink depends upon a variety of individual factors including the length and intensity of exercise and other individual differences. There are, however, two simple methods of estimating adequate hydration:
Monitoring urine volume output and color. A large amount of light colored, diluted urine probably means you are hydrated; dark colored, concentrated urine probably means you are dehydrated.
Weighing yourself before and after exercise. Any weight lost is likely from fluid, so try to drink enough to replenish those losses. Any weight gain could mean you are drinking more than you need.
It is important to know what contributes to fluid loss as well. High altitude, temperature (hot or cold), sweating and exercise intensity and duration all play roles in your body's hydration cycle.
To find the correct balance of fluids for exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine suggests that "individuals should develop customized fluid replacement programs that prevent excessive (greater than 2 percent body weight reductions from baseline body weight) dehydration. The routine measurement of pre- and post-exercise body weights is useful for determining sweat rates and customized fluid replacement programs. Consumption of beverages containing electrolytes and carbohydrates can help sustain fluid-electrolyte balance and exercise performance."
Sound complex? Maybe. But it is that important to maintain proper hydration.
I'll leave you with a bit more from Quinn's article before I sign off:
While specific fluid recommendations aren't possible due to individual variability, most athletes can use the following guidelines as a starting point, and modify their fluid needs accordingly.
Hydration Before Exercise
Drink about 15-20 fl oz, 2-3 hours before exercise
Drink 8-10 fl oz 10-15 min before exercise
Hydration During Exercise
Drink 8-10 fl oz every 10-15 min during exercise
If exercising longer than 90 minutes, drink 8-10 fl oz of a sports drink (with no more than 8 percent carbohydrate) every 15 – 30 minutes.
Hydration After Exercise
Weigh yourself before and after exercise and replace fluid losses.
Drink 20-24 fl oz water for every 1 lb lost.
Consume a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein within the 2 hours after exercise to replenish glycogen stores.
Pardon the Wizard of Oz reference in the title, but now that I've got your attention, I have a ton of cool news to share with you.
National Spotlights Coming to a big city near you in the next few weeks… join us so you don't miss your opportunity to experience and learn what other IBOs across the country have discovered. And best of all? It is FREE to you and your guests.
Join us September 3-5 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. We even have a wide range of times available for you to stop by and soak it all in. We'll be there Thursday from 5-9 p.m., Friday from Noon-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why attend? It's really quite simple: - Taste, touch, and try many of the products – including great new products – available through Amway Global. - Get your brand and product questions answered by experts. - Learn valuable techniques to energize your business. - Take home FREE product samples and literature. - Participate in product demonstrations you can use in your business.
Let us do the work for you! Bring your customers and prospects to the largest open house imaginable.
Can't make it to NYC? Here are dates for Chicago (same times): September 10-12 at the Stephens Convention Center.
Rock 'N' Roll Marathons Whether you're running, watching, visiting or just checking it out… don't miss out on the next two marathons in the Nutrilite sponsored series.
First up is the Virginia Beach Rock 'N' Roll 1/2 Marathon, September 4-6.
Of note: - Greg Meyer is speaking at the Expo Clinic (Virginia Beach Convention Center) Friday – 1:30-2:30pm (at the Nutrilite MoBE before and after); Sat – 5-6pm (at MoBE before) - Jenn Stuczynski available for signing autographs at the Nutrilite Mobile Brand Experience (Friday – 5-6:30pm; Saturday – 11-12:30) - Expo hours: Friday, Sept 4 – 12 – 7pm; Sat, Sept 5 – 9am – 6pm - Race Day – Sun, Sept 6 – start time 7am - Visit rnrvb.com for more details.
Then, September 18-20 catch us at the ING Philadelphia Distance Run (1/2 Marathon).
Greg Meyer will be speaking at the Expo Clinic (Pennsylvania Convention Center – Hall C); Times TBD. Also note: - Expo hours: Friday, Sept 18 – 11am 6pm; Sat, Sept 19 – 9am – 5pm - Race Day – Sun, Sept 20 – start time 7:45am - Visit ingphiladelphiadistancerun.com for more details.
Nutrilite Sports Nutrition NEW product update About six weeks ago, I blogged here about some exciting new products available for sports nutrition consumers. Time for an update.
- Sugar Free Strawberry Sports Drink launched on June 30 and is going gangbusters. This great new flavor tested at the top of the list with consumers and is a terrific replacement for Sugar Free Dragonfruit.
- Mixed Berry Smoothie Energy Bars launched on July 27 and are a great addition to the line of already beloved flavors. This bar offers a change-up, to borrow a baseball term, in that it has even more carbs for energy production, with slightly less protein, and lower calories. Plus there are no nuts in the product (though please read the label as it is made in a facility where some allergens may be present).
- Mixed Berry Smoothie Protein Shake launched around August 10. Get your Strawberries & Cream while it lasts! This terrific new flavor improves upon the taste of the Strawberry and offers the same great 25g of protein with no sugar and only 160 calories. It is the perfect post workout fuel for lean muscles and quicker recovery.
- Chocolate Chunk Sports Cookies are now shipping. These cookies are as good as they sound and serve a critical function in the sports nutrition category. They boast an optimal 4:1 carb-to-protein ration, which has been shown to provide faster muscle recovery and reduced muscle damage. The 24g of carbs also give this product versatility in that it can be used for pre-workout energy.
- ROC2O Isotonic Sports Drink is set to ship any day now. These tasty drink mixes come in Mixed Berry and Fruit Punch flavors in convenient stick packs for quick and easy addition to your favorite bottle of water. Think sports drink on the run when you think about this product. Or sports drink plus. The plus is the 100mg of Red Orange Complex, which has myriad benefits.
Coming soon – Endurance Cubes. I'll blog more about that very soon…
In the meantime be sure to check out the National Spotlights, hit a Rock 'N' Roll Marathon or at least try all of the new Nutrilite Sports Nutrition products.
