The Ideal Sports Drink is Multifunctional and Thirst-Quenching!
Fri 4 July 2025 by Lewis Wiggins
A good sports drink serves multiple functions before, during and after exercise. Besides carbohydrates for energy, a sports drink contains extra electrolytes to quench thirst, hydrate and prevent dehydration, weakness, loss of concentration or muscle and abdominal cramps.
Multifunctional: the 7 Benefits of Maxim Total Hydration:
- Easy to drink and very thirst-quenching
- Extra electrolytes for good fluid balance
- Extra magnesium for proper muscle function
- Quick energy, easily absorbable and gentle on stomach and intestines
- Compact and easy to carry in a bag or back pocket
- Deliciously fresh orange flavor, not too sweet
- Effervescent tablets dissolve easily without shaking
The Importance of a Good Thirst Quencher is Often Underestimated
At higher temperatures, the body also cries out for more fluids and electrolytes. A sports drink with extra hydrating power is then a welcome addition. Besides the hypotonic sports drink (in a can), Maxim also has a thirst quencher in the form of effervescent tablets; Maxim Total Hydration. It’s the ideal sports drink in warm conditions, where you need proportionally fewer calories and more fluids and electrolytes. You can simply drink more of it, keeping your fluid and electrolyte levels better balanced and your body well-hydrated.
Electrolytes for more Thirst-Quenching and Hydrating Power
The thirst-quenching ability is not determined by the taste of the drink but by its composition. A good thirst quencher mainly contains extra “salts”, or electrolytes in the form of potassium, sodium and magnesium. Electrolytes retain fluid and ensure a good fluid balance in your body (and mouth), reducing thirst and dehydration. Additionally, electrolytes are also important for proper muscle function and concentration.
Hydration = Performance
Remember that good hydration contributes to peak performance. Maxim Total Hydration contains about 60% fewer carbohydrates and calories than a regular energy or sports drink. So you can drink it easily without putting extra strain on your stomach and intestines. The functionality of Maxim Total Hydration lies particularly in the electrolytes that also contribute to good muscle function and fluid balance. Too little fluid and electrolytes are guaranteed to affect your strength and endurance:
- Good hydration means taking in enough fluid so that your body can properly regulate the supply and removal of heat and waste products, preventing overheating, dizziness, acidification or cramping.
- Good hydration is also important for your blood pressure and optimal metabolism, allowing you to get maximum energy from your body. In hot weather, we advise drinking at least 750 ml of sports drink per hour.
- Fluid in combination with electrolytes ensures that your fluid balance remains stable, because ultimately, when you sweat, you lose not only fluid but also a lot of electrolytes. You need to constantly replenish these, especially during exercise.
- Drinking enough before and during exercise is important for your performance!
- Drinking enough after exercise is also important for good recovery. Maxim Total Hydration is the ideal recovery drink to quickly hydrate your body without consuming an excess of calories. After exercise, your body continues to burn calories for a long time. Sufficient hydration is essential for good metabolism and recovery.
- And… a well-hydrated body just feels good and strong!
With a high electrolyte balance, Maxim anticipates the increasingly warmer (sports) summers. Electrolytes are essential! Sufficient electrolytes prevent excessive sweating and fluid loss, allowing your body, muscles and brain to continue functioning normally. Especially in hot and humid weather, a sports drink with the right amount of electrolytes is indispensable. Water alone is not enough, as you lose fluid too quickly and become dehydrated.