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Disclaimer: for the purposes of this post I assume you are in good health, have checked with your doctor that there is no reason you should not exercise, and have no problems related to sodium intake. End of disclaimer.

Forget overpriced designer water with a hint of pomegranate and a faint aftertaste of con! Making your own sports drink is cheap and easy.

Ingredients:

• a large container that seals shut and that you can drink from (I use a 700ml protein shake bottle);
• 200ml of no-sugar-added orange juice;
• water (tap, filtered or bottled, your call);
• a pinch of salt (I use low-sodium).

Instructions:

1. pour orange juice in container;
2. add a pinch of salt;
3. top up with water to one litre approx;
4. shake;
5. drink a few sips now and then during your workout.

Variations:

• steps 2 and 3 can be swapped ;-)
• mix juice and salt at home, then top up at gym from water cooler;
• buy mini juice cartons and mix at gym;
• optionally, creatine powder can be added.

Benefits:

• the calories and carbs from the juice give you energy throughout your workout;
• the vitamin C from the juice gives you a kick and a boost;
• the water keeps you hydrated;
• the salt replaces some of the minerals you lose by sweating;
• having a large bottle with you saves you time you would spend going to the water cooler;
• the large container can then be rinsed and used to mix your post-workout protein shake.

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