Gatorade substitute for workouts?

I just use water but powerade makes a zero, and Gatorade has g2 with I think about 30 cals for 8oz

Try vitamin water zero. I think it only has 1g of sugar.

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12553279

it's got electrolytes too. Keeps your energy up and helps reduce fatigue while lifting.

You really don't need gatorade or any electrolyte drink unless you are doing extended/hard workouts.

You can mix salt/salt substitute/baking soda with water if you like =P

They make stuff called water. It's pretty good.

Coconut water is great

From Olly Foster:

Coconut water is a light, refreshing liquid (95 percent water) extracted from young, green coconuts that have not reached maturity. These look very different than the brown hairy ones you commonly see in the produce section of supermarkets or that are sold to you on the beach at your holiday destination.

Coconut water is the liquid part of the endosperm (kernel) of the coconut fruit. When coconuts are immature, the endosperm is semisolid and jelly-like. As the coconut matures, the endosperm becomes more solid and fibrous, developing into the firmer coconut meat with which you are familiar. As the coconut matures, the water inside is replaced by more coconut "meat" and air, so it's best to harvest the water when the coconut is young.

A little fact for you!

Hawaiians call coconut water "noelani," which means "dew from the heavens."

Many tropical cultures prize coconut water above all other beverages due to its rehydrating and health renewing properties. Not only is coconut water good for you, it's good for plants too, having been traditionally used as a growth supplement in plant propagation. As a result of the rich volcanic soils and mineral-rich seawater in which coconut palms grow, coconut water's nutritional profile is very impressive.

So why is it good for us in general?

Well, coconut water is:

Rich in natural vitamins (especially the B vitamins), minerals, and trace elements (including zinc, selenium, iodine, sulphur, and manganese). Vitamins are necessary for the enzymatic reactions your cells need in order to function.

It is full of amino acids, organic acids, enzymes, antioxidants and phytonutrients.

It has a rich source of electrolytes and natural salts, especially potassium and magnesium.

It is light, has a low calorie net and is nearly fat-free, as well as low in sugar but has a pleasantly sweet taste. It contains about a fifth of the sugar of other fruit juices, like apple or grape juice, as well as containing a little fiber to aid moderate absorption.

It is rich in cytokinins, or plant hormones, which have anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-thrombolytic effects in humans.

Coconut water also has an alkalizing effect on your body, which can help correct the cumulative effects of acidifying foods that make up most diets today.

So How Does Coconut Water Benefit You During Exercise then?

Coconut water is an all natural isotonic beverage, meaning its rich in minerals your body needs to replenish during and after physical activity.

It is especially rich in potassium and sodium electrolytes, which are the main electrolytes lost when you sweat. Coconut water also contains:

Magnesium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Its rich electrolyte content makes it one of the best drinks you can consume while working out.

Additionally, coconut water contains essential vitamins, including vitamin C and B vitamins.

Vitamin C works to boost your immunity. When you workout, you can become fatigued more easily.

Despite all these benefits, coconut water has received some negative press due to the aggressive marketing claims made by coconut water companies and because analysis of the chemical composition of the most popular varieties contained about half the sodium and 75 percent of the magnesium listed.

However regardless of this negative press, you can't deny the main advantage of drinking coconut water is that it still provides extra electrolytes and antioxidants when you are training. So in my eyes, it still makes it one of the best, most refreshing sports drinks available which is perfect for rehydration and great for overall health.

Also, fresh coconut water is an excellent hangover cure. It is completely sterile, full of vitamins and minerals and is isotonic (it has the same balance of salts as human blood).

I live in Texas, so I have been experimenting as well. I have pretty much settled on Camel Pak elixir and NUUN. They only add a light flavor, but they keep me from depleting my electrolytes as I guzzle water. I use a half tab with a 20-24 oz bottle, once or twice a day during outdoor activities, everything else is straight water.