There are many different types of sports drinks available in the shops.  Find out what these drinks actually do and have a go at making your own.

There are 3 main types of sports drink available: isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic.  These drinks are all different and are designed for slightly different purposes, but in general they are to replace fluids lost through sweating and to give an energy boost from carbohydrates.  All of these drinks also contain a small amount of salt to help your body absorb water through your large intestine.

Sports drinks can be expensive but  you can save money by making your own with our recipes.  Just decide which drink is best suited to the level of exercise you are going to do.

Make an isotonic sports drink

Make a hypertonic sports drink

Make a hypotonic sports drink