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  1. Original post
    William Riker
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    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    So far I've tried: Gatorade Poweraid Cytomax - Cytosport,
    Inc. Revenge - Champion

    I used the same drink for 2weeks each while
    running...wondering if anyone else has had the same
    experience while using Cytomax. The other drinks didn't
    really change how I felt. Cytomax (Tropical Fruit) not only
    quenched my thirst but I felt great during and after my run.
    I know I sound like a commercial, but has anyone else have
    this experience? What's in Cytomax that makes it seem so
    much better?

    Thanks for all replies!
    B.

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  2. Dan Stumpus
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    "William Riker" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    So far I've tried: Gatorade Poweraid Cytomax - Cytosport,
    Inc. Revenge - Champion

    I used the same drink for 2weeks each while
    running...wondering if anyone else has had the same
    experience while using Cytomax. The other drinks
    didn't really change how I felt. Cytomax (Tropical
    Fruit) not only


    quenched

    Quoted message said:

    my thirst but I felt great during and after my run. I know
    I sound like a commercial, but has anyone else have this
    experience? What's in Cytomax


    that

    Quoted message said:

    makes it seem so much better?

    I like Cyto too. I suspect the ginseng (which is a mild
    stimulant) may make it a bit addicting. It has a good taste
    (I prefer orange and grape flavors), but for very long runs,
    as with all pure carbo drinks, your stomach can get acidic.

    I also like Accelerade (which has 25% protein). It seems to
    settle the stomach, and goes down even better than Cytomax.
    Supposedly, the body will make good use of the protein
    during exercise, and recover faster.

    I alternate, and even mix the two.

    -- Dan

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  3. Dot
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    William Riker said:

    What's in Cytomax that makes it seem so much better?

    cytosport.comcytomaxfaqs.html
    cytosport.comcytomaxdiffers.html (and
    some of their other links)

    I prefer cytomax over gatorade, and haven't tested the
    others you mention (discussed my others recently in another
    thread). Note that the different flavors of cytomax have
    somewhat different ingredients, with the ginseng being in
    orange, peach, and grape, I think.gelfire.com/electronic/ultramentor/product_contents/cytomax-
    contents.html

    Directions on the envelopes of cytomax result in stronger
    mixes than directions from cans. I didn't care for the
    orange when I first tested, but am not sure if it was mixed
    too strong (envelope) or it was the "herbal lift" aspect
    (from the ginseng?), but I've only tested non-herbal lift
    flavors since. Cool citrus is what I use most (very mild
    flavor) but have envelopes of Apple Berry and Tropical Fruit
    to test (along with Accelerade).

    Dot

    --
    "Success is different things to different people" -Bernd
    Heinrich in Racing the Antelope

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  4. Doug Freese
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  5. Not Stabbem
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    I keep telling you guys, there is no finer sports drink
    than natures finest concocktion, your own urine. It keeps
    your body in perfect balance by replacing the lost fluids
    with those very same fluids. Also, it just plain tastes
    real good!

    "William Riker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:<Fy8vc.32738$eY2.8284@attbi_s02>...

    Quoted message said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    So far I've tried: Gatorade Poweraid Cytomax - Cytosport,
    Inc. Revenge - Champion

    I used the same drink for 2weeks each while
    running...wondering if anyone else has had the same
    experience while using Cytomax. The other drinks didn't
    really change how I felt. Cytomax (Tropical Fruit) not
    only quenched my thirst but I felt great during and after
    my run. I know I sound like a commercial, but has anyone
    else have this experience? What's in Cytomax that makes it
    seem so much better?

    Thanks for all replies!
    B.

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  6. Amh
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    "William Riker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<Fy8vc.32738$eY2.8284@attbi_s02>...

    Quoted message said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    So far I've tried: Gatorade Poweraid Cytomax - Cytosport,
    Inc. Revenge - Champion

    I used the same drink for 2weeks each while
    running...wondering if anyone else has had the same
    experience while using Cytomax. The other drinks didn't
    really change how I felt. Cytomax (Tropical Fruit) not
    only quenched my thirst but I felt great during and after
    my run. I know I sound like a commercial, but has anyone
    else have this experience? What's in Cytomax that makes it
    seem so much better?

    In all likelyhood it isn't as much as what is in Cytomax
    but rather what is in you that makes Cytomax seem so
    much better.

    There a whole host of combinations between your body and
    Cytomax when you drink it. I doubt it is one particular
    thing, and looking for it may be fruitless.

    Also don't forget that over any given 2 week period your
    body changes along with your habits. Perhaps the 2 weeks you
    tried Cytomax was the 2 weeks where your schedule allowed
    you more rest. And the boost your felt had more to do with
    being better rested. Maybe you are psychologically prone to
    believe that products with the letter "x" in them are
    better. It could be even weather related. Don't limit your
    research to the drink alone.

    I'd love to tell you it is the hydrogen bond attached to the
    6th carbon atom in the glucose molicule that allows for
    better absorbtion. But I really doubt it is one factor.

    My experience with sports drinks is that they give me cramps
    if I drink them while running. No matter how much no matter
    how fast. I have to get my energy on the run from powerbars.

    My advice (as with shoes) buy lots of it before they go and
    change it.

    Andy

    Quoted message said:


    Thanks for all replies!
    B.

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  7. Gym Gravity
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    William Riker said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    A few strong beers the night before...just enough to make
    you feel like you don't want to run when you wake the next
    morning. Stop drinking alcohol about 2 hours before bed and
    drink a few glasses of water within that hour, giving
    yourself the next hour before bed for your kidneys to work.
    too much water will keep you going to the bathroom and
    disturb your sleep. If you wake up to go to the bathroom,
    drink another glass of water if it is after 3am. Do your pre-
    run rituals and drink whatever you want during the run, just
    make sure you have a long easy warmup/first 3 miles. I
    haven't done this in a while but it always is fun.

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  8. Red Dot
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    #8
    William Riker said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    So far I've tried: Gatorade Poweraid Cytomax - Cytosport,
    Inc. Revenge - Champion

    I used the same drink for 2weeks each while
    running...wondering if anyone else has had the same
    experience while using Cytomax. The other drinks didn't
    really change how I felt. Cytomax (Tropical Fruit) not only
    quenched my thirst but I felt great during and after my
    run. I know I sound like a commercial, but has anyone else
    have this experience? What's in Cytomax that makes it seem
    so much better?

    Thanks for all replies!
    B.

    I did a google search, and found this: sportsmedicin-sportsmedicin-
    e.about.com/cs/hydration/a/aa041103a.htm monash.edu.auMontage 96
    05/Sportdrink.html

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  9. Onemarathon
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    In article <[email hidden]>,

    gym gravity said:
    William Riker said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    A few strong beers the night before...just enough to make
    you feel like you don't want to run when you wake the
    next morning. Stop drinking alcohol about 2 hours before
    bed and drink a few glasses of water within that hour,
    giving yourself the next hour before bed for your kidneys
    to work. too much water will keep you going to the
    bathroom and disturb your sleep. If you wake up to go to
    the bathroom, drink another glass of water if it is after
    3am. Do your pre-run rituals and drink whatever you want
    during the run, just make sure you have a long easy
    warmup/first 3 miles. I haven't done this in a while but
    it always is fun.

    something i have taken to doing the evening before a run -
    if i happen to want to have a few beers - is throw back a
    glass of water in between beers. this keeps me well hydrated
    so that there's no hangover and so i can run and feel good
    at the same time the next morning.

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  10. Not Stabbem
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    urine.

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  11. Sam
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    The answer is the one you will drink.
    "William Riker" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:Fy8vc.32738$eY2.8284@attbi_s02...

    Quoted message said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    So far I've tried: Gatorade Poweraid Cytomax - Cytosport,
    Inc. Revenge - Champion

    I used the same drink for 2weeks each while
    running...wondering if anyone else has had the same
    experience while using Cytomax. The other drinks
    didn't really change how I felt. Cytomax (Tropical
    Fruit) not only


    quenched

    Quoted message said:

    my thirst but I felt great during and after my run. I know
    I sound like a commercial, but has anyone else have this
    experience? What's in Cytomax


    that

    Quoted message said:

    makes it seem so much better?

    Thanks for all replies!
    B.

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  12. Harvey Dent
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    #12

    Cytomax tastes the best out of all of them...I'm sticking
    with it...also found on their website
    (cytosport.comcytosport.com) that alot of endurance athletes
    use it...so guess I'm not too far off track!

    thanks anyway for the reply.

    "Sam" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:dD-
    [email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    The answer is the one you will drink. "William Riker"
    <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:Fy8vc.32738$eY2.8284@attbi_s02...

    Quoted message said:

    I've been testing out different sports drinks.

    So far I've tried: Gatorade Poweraid Cytomax -
    Cytosport, Inc. Revenge - Champion

    I used the same drink for 2weeks each while
    running...wondering if


    anyone

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    else has had the same experience while using Cytomax.
    The other drinks didn't really change how I felt.
    Cytomax (Tropical Fruit) not only


    quenched

    Quoted message said:

    my thirst but I felt great during and after my run. I
    know I sound like


    a

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    commercial, but has anyone else have this experience?
    What's in Cytomax


    that

    Quoted message said:

    makes it seem so much better?

    Thanks for all replies!
    B.


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