Hydration

[Cookie]

Not a very scientific study BUT it does show how much sweat/fluid we can loose in a single training session.

[Melas Zomos]

They call that sweat? They should have contracted me for that study. I easily soak, to the point you can wring them out, 2-3 shirts for my main workouts.

There is little to no question as to the need for hydration during exercise and post exercise. The real question would be if water is best, or a combination of water/sodium, water/lemons, water/sodium/lemons or some other combination.

I like the water/lemon combo, and do notice an improvement in stamina, but I also notice that I tend to not drink as much as I would when consuming just water which leads to getting slightly dehydrated.

I certainly would not think that sewage in the add is superior.

[Cookie]

They call that sweat? They should have contracted me for that study. I easily soak, to the point you can wring them out, 2-3 shirts for my main workouts.

I can loose 2-3kg in 4hours at work during warm periods. And I will be drinking fluids during that time.

There is little to no question as to the need for hydration during exercise and post exercise. The real question would be if water is best, or a combination of water/sodium, water/lemons, water/sodium/lemons or some other combination.

A combination that contains all 4 of the main elements that are lost during sweating is the ideal.

I like the water/lemon combo, and do notice an improvement in stamina, but I also notice that I tend to not drink as much as I would when consuming just water which leads to getting slightly dehydrated.

Because of the presence of lemon in the water there is a slower transitional time through the stomach which would make you feel fuller BUT it should also help the body absorb more of what there is going in.

I certainly would not think that sewage in the add is superior.

You would if they sponsored you

[Melas Zomos]

You would if they sponsored you

[Cookie]

You would if they sponsored you

You know I`m right

[Melas Zomos]

You would if they sponsored you

You know I`m right

Me? Never


Not really sure about that one, 50/50 on that one. I would really have to think hard on it to be honest.

[Cookie]

Not really sure about that one, 50/50 on that one. I would really have to think hard on it to be honest.

Many have been tempted by the green backs. And many will. Its the way the industry works on all levels.

The thing people need to remember with products like these is to watch then go off & do some of their own research to see where said company got its data from & work out how (if they have) used that data with their product(s). From that point they can decide if its kosher & worth using.

[Melas Zomos]

Not really sure about that one, 50/50 on that one. I would really have to think hard on it to be honest.

Many have been tempted by the green backs. And many will. Its the way the industry works on all levels.

The thing people need to remember with products like these is to watch then go off & do some of their own research to see where said company got its data from & work out how (if they have) used that data with their product(s). From that point they can decide if its kosher & worth using.

I know what you are saying and I probably would not let the data sway me too much if cash was on the table to be honest. My first action would be to look at the label and that would tell me whether I could sponsor it or not. Whether it actually did what it advertised or not would be secondary and probably not that big of a factor assuming that I deemed it could do no harm.

Unfortunately I have dug myself into a grave with this sort of stuff having posted and promoted my position towards artificial sweeteners. Looking at the product:

Water, citric acid, mineral salts (sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium phosphate), natural berry flavouring with other natural flavourings, acidity regulator (E332), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), colour (E133).

http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/brands/powerade-zero.html

How could I promote this seriously?
I am sure their is a dollar figure out there that would sway me, but I would have to be really hurting for money to sell out on this. I change my stance on a few things, given their is merit, but with artificial sweeteners their is no way any argument can convince me they are not harmful or anti-productive in any way.
Are you telling me this is the best someone can come up in the company?

Plus, your target audience is kids, when I go swimming and the national teams are their practicing every single kid has a bottle of this or gatorade (which is the more popular of the two). When I see something like all credibility towards the coaching staff go down the tubes.

What would you say these guys/gals are getting paid to endorse the said product? (low end)
Any idea?