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For a workout lasting less than an hour, what drink is usually all you need?

Plain water, for most workouts under 60 minutes.

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  1. Plain water ✔
  2. A sugary sports drink
  3. An energy drink

Why: MedlinePlus says water is most often all that is needed for workouts under 60 minutes. Sports drinks with carbs and electrolytes help more during longer, harder exercise.

Huh, didn't know that: MedlinePlus says kids do not respond to thirst as well as adults, so offer them water often during sports.

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References

Answer: Plain water. MedlinePlus says water is most often all that is needed for workouts under 60 minutes. Sports drinks with carbs and electrolytes help more during longer, harder exercise.

  1. MedlinePlus: Nutrition and athletic performance medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002458.htm
    For workouts lasting less than 60 minutes, water is most often all that is needed.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Cleveland Clinic: Do You Really Need Electrolyte Drinks? health.clevelandclinic.org/electrolyte-drinks-beneficial-or-not
    water is typically all you need to rehydrate
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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