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From magnesium waters to electrolyte drinks – your round-up of workout wonders
Written byJodi M Johnson
Reviewed byHeeral Patel
From magnesium water to electrolytes, soluble tablets and gels, there are lots of ways to replenish and refresh as you work up a sweat. We ask our in-house nutritionist how it all works...
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ActiPH Water
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Most of us know that staying hydrated contributes to our overall wellbeing. Water helps us to regulate our temperature, delivers nutrients to cells and supports the normal functioning of our organs.1 What you may not know is that staying hydrated during an intensive workout isn't always that simple.
When you sweat, you also lose electrolytes (essential minerals in your sweat), 2 meaning that these too need to be replaced. Our nutritionist, Leila Weller-Kis, points out “electrolytes help distribute more water in the body, by helping balance the water to make sure it gets everywhere it's needed.”
We’ve pulled together a list of seven of our favourite products, which can quench your thirst when taken with water, support your energy levels or generally keep you feeling good for those intense gym sessions or endurance exercise. You’ll discover why we love them, what they do, and their benefits for fuelling workouts.
Refreshing ideas for your workouts
Refreshing ideas for your workouts
ACTIPH is the first and only alkaline water on the market with the highest pH of any bottled water in UK.
From the fresh Shropshire Spring, this ionised water has a pH of 9.0 and is uniquely blended with a combination of electrolytes, such as magnesium, sodium and potassium.
What our customers say: Nadine says: “I have a hard time getting enough water throughout the day. This has a lovely clean taste and make drinking water for me so much more enjoyable.”
Dextrose is a naturally occurring, primary source of energy for our bodies.
These refreshing orange tablets not only offer 88% dextrose, but they also contain vitamin C, which contributes to the normal function of the immune system.3 Win win.
What our customers say: 10na says: “I absolutely love this product! They melt in the mouth and give you energy.”
You can't go wrong with an original: this is recognised as the world's first isotonic gel. Developed for use during exercise, it provides quick and easily digestible carbohydrates.
Designed to be consumed without water, this isotonic gel handily gets around feelings of discomfort from having too much water sloshing around during exercise. However, it’s still important to drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
What our customers say: RL39 says: “Excellent to take pre work out or after, hits the spot without drinking loads of sugary drinks and overloading with too much excess water.”
TENZING offers a plant-based invigorating pineapple and passion fruit drink containing electrolytes and vitamin C.
TENZING was inspired by one of the first two men to summit Mount Everest - and the Himalayan Sherpas.
What our customers say: Daryl says: “Very good energy drink, thoroughly recommended.”
Containing vitamin C and five electrolytes, including sodium and magnesium, HIGH5 Zero offers a refreshing electrolyte drink that’s sugar free and contains no calories.
Simply drop a tab into your re-usable sports bottle and watch it rapidly dissolve. The easy-break tabs mean that you can choose your ideal drink strength, though it’s recommended to dissolve one tab into 750ml of water.
What our customers say: OngL says: “Love these.”
One of the most abundant minerals in the body, magnesium supports many functions. It’s also very important for energy release,4 helping to convert food into energy.
Magnesium is an essential electrolyte. Each can contains 180mg of elemental magnesium and offers an easy, effective and great-tasting way that contributes to your body’s daily magnesium requirements.
What our customers say: BelgraviaBunny says: “Very refreshing flavour and easy way to get magnesium. Best served on ice in a long glass or chilled can.”
The final say
Hydration plays a significant role in maintaining overall wellbeing, while energy sources can also have you feeling ready to do another round in the gym (or lap around the park).
Wondering how else you can replenish yourself after a workout? Check out these muscle recovery foods.
The subjective customer reviews should not be regarded as medical or health advice; no reliance should therefore be placed on them; and they are not endorsed by Holland & Barrett. If you have any health problems or questions regarding the suitability of any product, please contact a health professional.
- Better Health Channel. Water - a vital nutrient [Internet]. Vic.gov.au. Victoria State Government; 2021. Available from: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/water-a-vital-nutrient
- Baker LB. Sweating Rate and Sweat Sodium Concentration in Athletes: A Review of Methodology and Intra/Interindividual Variability. Sports Medicine. 2017 Mar 22;47(S1):111–28. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5371639/
- Ac C, S M. Vitamin C and Immune Function [Internet]. Nutrients. 2017. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29099763/
- National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements - Magnesium [Internet]. National Institutes of Health. 2022. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
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