Nuun--when do you use it?

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2009-06-25 7:28 PM

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Subject: Nuun--when do you use it?
I got some as a sample..is it something for shorter more intense workouts to replace sweat or is it more like a sports drink? It doesn't have calories, so I don't understand exactly when it's used.

2009-06-25 8:28 PM
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Because it fizzes I only drink it post workout as a recovery drink--- IMO after it's old & flat, it tastes like bucket o'sweat, blechk. 

FYI don't let the tablets get wet, even just from moisture, they'll start fizzing, and if left in a bottle unawares, it rots.  It's kinds of expensive also, but effective.

2009-06-25 10:19 PM
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I  used it for all of my long runs last summer, in combination with gels, and it worked great. It's not really fizzy in that it's like drinking soda - not carbonated, and I never gound that it gave me any problems in that regard. It can be used for any length of workout, but it's for electrolyte replacement only, not calories. I don't like sports drink, and the heat really bothers me, and I found that on really bad days, it was more effective than plain water. Since I was getting calories from gels, I wasn't concerned about the lack thereof in Nu'un. Plus, the taste is very light - it's not cloyingly sweet like sports drink. But I agree - once it's flat, it's not as tasty, though it will last about 24 hours in the fridge before it gets gross.

2009-07-01 2:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Nuun--when do you use it?
AdaBug - 2009-06-25 9:28 PM

Because it fizzes I only drink it post workout as a recovery drink--- IMO after it's old & flat, it tastes like bucket o'sweat, blechk. 

FYI don't let the tablets get wet, even just from moisture, they'll start fizzing, and if left in a bottle unawares, it rots.  It's kinds of expensive also, but effective.



No carbs or protein, it's not a lot of help as a recovery drink other than re-hydrating. Your muscles will be much happier if you give them 100 to 200 calories of carbs and protein along with some electrolytes.

I tried it, it was OK but has no real use for me. Any workout for a duration long enough to deplete ones electrolytes is long enough to depleter glycogen stores as well so you might as well have a sports drink with some calories in it along with electrolytes. That's my personal experience, but heavy sweaters or those who are cramp prone may find Nuun more useful.
2009-07-01 2:48 PM
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For the first time I just tried using nuun mixed in with carbo-pro.   The carbo-pro is the calories and the nuun is the electrolytes & flavor.
2009-07-01 2:56 PM
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Subject: RE: Nuun--when do you use it?
I use it to hydrate before a workout, but never during.  It's also good for hangovers Laughing

2009-07-05 1:58 AM
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I use it mostly on the bike for rides under ~30 miles, and occasionally post-long swimming sessions. - i don't like bringing a water bottle to the pool. It's also good for LONG rides when access to replenishing sports drinks may not be easily available.

I don't know if others do this, but I have added agave or raw sugar to the bottle to give it some carbs. I like it because I can control exactly how much sugar is going into the bottle. I find most sports drinks to be cloyingly sweet. I won't add if I have enough nutrition on board to make up the lost calories.

That said as soon as my current batch of nuun runs out I think i'm going to start making home made sports drinks. Nuun is good in a pinch though - so nice to have a tube around...
2009-07-05 6:15 AM
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I was thinking after a good sweaty session. I had samples of the tri berry and orange ginger and can't tell if  I like it or not. It definatley needs to be cold, I've figured that much out so far.

2009-07-05 9:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Nuun--when do you use it?
I use it for less than 1.5-2 hour rides.  I like have a little variation over just water but I don't like the overly sweet sports drinks so this is a nice balance for me.  If I think I'm going to be out more than 1.5 hours I'll also take gel or chewies. 
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