FAQs for PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix

• Who should use PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix?
  Athletes training for and competing at the highest level of endurance performance, like IRONMAN*. 
  
  * Ironman®is a registered trademark of World Triathlon Corporation.
• How do I use PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix?
  PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix is ideal for before and during exercise, especially high-intensity endurance training and athletic events. It's also a good option when you're exercising in the heat and humidity.
 
  
  PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix is designed to be prepared with water. Follow the mixing directions on the package to get the full nutritional benefits. 
  
  Here are some other things to keep in mind:

  • To hydrate and fuel before training or competing, drink 14–20 oz (400–600 ml) of PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix 2–3 hours before exercise, and then drink another 8 oz (240 ml) during warm-ups.

  • Carry your own sports bottle and can keep track of how much fluid you're consuming.

  • During exercise, consume fluids at a rate that closely matches your sweat rate. This is typically about 13–26 fl oz (400–800 ml) every hour of exercise, preferably in smaller volumes taken frequently. However, sweat rates can vary for each individual.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of your hydration plan by weighing yourself before and after training or competing. Your goal is to stay within your hydration zone. That means losing no more than 2% of your body weight during exercise due to fluid loss. Keep track.
• What are the advantages of using PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix?
  A well-designed sports drink, like PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix, is indispensable during exercise lasting an hour or more and whenever you're exercising in the heat or humidity. 
  
  In addition, PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix comes in a convenient powder that easily mixes with water. Plus, it features PowerBar C2MAX dual source energy blend to fuel your muscles, along with sodium to help replace some of what you lose when you sweat.
• How much sodium does one 20oz serving of PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix contain?
  400mg. In fact, PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix has 400 mg sodium/20 fl oz and 800 mg sodium/liter. Sodium concentration varies widely, but the average is about 1,000 mg/liter.
• How does the PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix fit with existing PowerBar products?
  PowerBar® Perform Sports Drink Mix expands the company's product portfolio to include a complete offering of nutritional bars, gels, chews, and drinks. 
  
  PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix, when prepared with water, supplies the essential hydration, electrolytes and carbohydrates athletes need for training and competitions. PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix may be used alone or in conjunction with PowerBar Performance Energy Bars, PowerGel Energy Gels, or PowerBar Energy Blasts, depending on the individual athlete's needs and the type of activity he or she has planned.
• How do I benefit from PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix during exercise?
  PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix is a better hydration option than plain water when exercising for more than hour at a time, or any time you are exercising in heat or humidity.
• I have food allergies. Can I drink PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix?
  PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix is made on equipment that also processes egg, milk, and soy. If you are allergic to any of these ingredients, this product is not for you. We encourage you to read the label for the most up-to-date list of all ingredients.
• How long will my PowerBar Perform™ Sports Drink Mix last?
  Each PowerBar Perform Sports Drink Mix canister is stamped with a "best by" date. We recommend that you use it by the "best by" date to ensure you're getting our best quality product and receiving the full nutritional benefits of the product.