You might be surprised to know that I worked for Powerbar. Years ago. I was young, it was the summertime and I was on a break between school years. My buddies and I would work events, pass out the Harvest Bar in train stations, on Metrolink trains, Mountain Bike events, triathlons, running races. I even met Brian Maxwell the founder of Powerbar. I thought that was the coolest thing since sliced bread! I was single, too. To make a short story shorter, at the annual “after Thanksgiving bash” with the Powerbar buddies, I met my future husband. He had gotten to know my friends (Frank and Deb) from all his mountain bike races. So, when we were both the only single people at a married peoples party- you tend to end up sitting next to each other drinking beer. We are obviously still married. Evidence- hubby is wearing his Powerbar Jersey on the author photo!
So when I was contacted by the PR representative for Powerbar to try out the Electrolyte Refuel product by Powerbar, I jumped at the chance! I have some for you too, so, read all the way to the end.
The facts:
Electrolyte Refuel is a 10 calorie drink designed to replace the sweat you lose when working out. The ingredients start with sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate, magnesium sulfate, potassium citrate, natural flavor, sucralose, calcium silicate, and beet juice color. 130 mg of Sodium, 35 mg Potassium, 2 gr of Carbohydrate, and 2 sugars. This product would be fine if you need a sugar flavored drink when your at the gym, maybe.
My opinion:
I’m not convinced that this is THE product for endurance runs or rides. The reading I’ve done do not recommend simple sugars to be combined with serious training.
For further reading, please check out Natural News: “Fatal and Vital News.” or check out the Sugar Blues on Amazon.
Just for you!
If you’d like to try the Powerbar Electrolyte Refuel product, I have an extra box for one of you. Simply leave a comment on this post by July 6th at 9PST and you will be entered to win. Please feel free to offer up your opinion on refueling for athletes. Thank you for your comments (in advance).
137 responses so far ↓
1 Strong One // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:53 am
Hey Rach,
eerr.. kinda hard pressed to try something with the first ingredient of sugar…? Dunno why that stands out.
Good luck with it!
2 MizFit // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:14 am
curious if they also contacted you to do a give?
email me….
Miz.
3 Betsy // Jul 2, 2008 at 1:36 pm
I would love to give it a try!
4 Fitarella // Jul 2, 2008 at 2:35 pm
i’ll try it
5 Running Knitter // Jul 2, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I’d be willing to try it!
6 Angie // Jul 2, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I’m not one to use those types of bars/drinks but I would be willing to give it a try and I’m sure I could get hubby to take a test drive too. Thanks!
7 rachel // Jul 2, 2008 at 4:36 pm
yep, my hubby says 2 grams of sugar is nothing! My opinion is that it can’t really HELP you as far as performance goes.
8 Ana // Jul 2, 2008 at 6:06 pm
my son loves this stuff
9 Angel // Jul 2, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I would like to try it.
10 Maja // Jul 2, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I’d like to win this for my husband.
11 Cindy Merrill // Jul 2, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I think this product would be more suitable for those of us trying to lose weight…..though, I might qualify as an athelete: I just finished working a 12 hour day at McDonald’s.
12 Carol // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I’d love to win.
13 Kathy Scott // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Great for the days when my son has three soccer games. Thanks for the chance.
14 Linda White // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:18 pm
sounds good to me! Ill try it!
15 A. Martin // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Carry fluids! I know it’s a pain but it’s better than to be in pain!
16 Heidemarie Burleigh // Jul 2, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Love to try it
17 Mya Brooks // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I always bring a bar and fruit to the gym. Gives your body a boost after exercise.
18 Marilyn Wons // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Refuling for athletes is so important. I run and if I do not stay hydrated and eat correctly I can physically hurt myself. thank you for the contest
19 Erica G // Jul 2, 2008 at 8:47 pm
I need to refuel.
20 Dan // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Sounds like a good idea
21 Catherine copeland // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:39 pm
my husband loves powerbars. they give him that added post he needs when he’s lifting weights.
22 Tricia Moreno // Jul 2, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I would love to try them!
23 Brian N. // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Stay clean and pure - H2O and some simple organic bars and vegan fluid replacers fuel organically.
24 Brenton Cox // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I felt first hand in the Army what happens when you lose all your salts and electrolytes training all day.
25 susan varney // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:32 pm
just send it
26 Sunshyne Blaylock // Jul 2, 2008 at 10:50 pm
They are really great!
27 the mama hood // Jul 2, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I love me some Power bars!
kenzkween at hotmail dot com
28 Anne // Jul 2, 2008 at 11:50 pm
My hubby is a dedicated basketball ref for all schools where we live. He literally runs his wee buns off!! He’d love to try this product!
29 charline s // Jul 3, 2008 at 12:18 am
sounds like something I would try.
30 Bernadette // Jul 3, 2008 at 12:20 am
It’s worth a try!
31 Nora Scott-Platt // Jul 3, 2008 at 12:43 am
Sonds like a great plan
32 Cindi // Jul 3, 2008 at 12:57 am
Greetings! I have two teenage sons that would enjoy trying something new. Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it!
Thanks, Cindi
33 Louise Brouillette // Jul 3, 2008 at 1:11 am
I’d love to try it
34 JESSICA G // Jul 3, 2008 at 1:23 am
My opinion? Well…I think it’s a good marketing ploy. That being said I’d still like to win! Thanks.
35 Bobbi // Jul 3, 2008 at 1:43 am
sure what the heck:)
36 Jennifer Barnett // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:05 am
I’d like to try these.
37 dawn // Jul 3, 2008 at 4:50 am
Hmm refueling bars maybe worth trying.
38 Heidi // Jul 3, 2008 at 4:53 am
These are great snacks!
39 carolann basile // Jul 3, 2008 at 11:08 am
they come in handy when your body bonks and is need i have tried a couple
40 Susan // Jul 3, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Sugar usually isn’t the best thing when you’re working out, but maybe (probably) they know something I don’t.
41 Kari Follett // Jul 3, 2008 at 1:37 pm
sounds like something my boys would love to try after soccer..thanks
42 Catherine KingChuparkoff // Jul 3, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Love the powerbar product line-my husband would love this for his rock-climbing expeditions…
43 Heather // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I would like to try this
44 Jennifer M // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:24 pm
This stuff doesn’t work well for me, but it does for my husband. Please enter me.
45 Holly Blanco // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I know it is important to “fuel” the workout and to “fuel-up” after the workout. If you don’t you want have what you need for tomorrow’s workout. Power bar has always been a staple in our workout routine.
46 tim brown // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:26 pm
great snacks
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
47 DAVID BREWSTER // Jul 3, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I think it is a good idea
48 Elena // Jul 3, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I’d like to try this–I think it would work for me because I’m not a heavy duty athlete. Thanks for the contest!
49 amy mayer // Jul 3, 2008 at 3:52 pm
anything that helps rehydrate is a great idea
50 Debbie // Jul 3, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I would like to try them. I believe that different things work for different people.
51 Carolyn // Jul 3, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Eating more healthy so count me in to try this.
Thanks.
52 Angela J // Jul 3, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Great for when you don’t have time for breakfast and are on the go
53 Felicia Shapiro // Jul 3, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Refueling is very important and I’d love to try the bars!
54 Denise // Jul 3, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Refueling makes sense to me.
55 Vicki Wurgler // Jul 3, 2008 at 7:50 pm
I’d love to try this
56 Gina Stratos // Jul 3, 2008 at 8:27 pm
This would be perfect for my family, especially during the summer. We do lots of camping, hiking, skateboarding, running, surfing… you name it. Refueling with something healthy is critical.
gkstratos@ yahoo.com
57 donna // Jul 3, 2008 at 8:54 pm
this i need
58 Linda Moeller // Jul 3, 2008 at 11:26 pm
I think they give a quick sugar boost but I don’t think it lasts long.
59 sarah // Jul 4, 2008 at 1:01 am
These would be great for my marathon training. And for when I cannot move the day after.
60 Anthony Hedden // Jul 4, 2008 at 1:58 am
enter me
61 Patty // Jul 4, 2008 at 2:39 am
I like to have a bar before I run or any kind of workout.
62 diane d // Jul 4, 2008 at 5:06 am
I’d love to give this a try. Gosh knows I could use something that would refuel me!
Thanks for a great giveaway.
63 Ellen M. Lopes // Jul 4, 2008 at 5:20 am
Refueling for anyone is something that is the responsible thing to do, and if you are an athlete,exercising and having fun, you really need to do the right thing and give your body back what has left !
64 Carol Foster // Jul 4, 2008 at 11:40 am
My son plays football and the have camp all summer long in the heat this would be great for him
65 hazel hunt // Jul 4, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I always bring a bar and fruit to the gym
66 Tiffanie W. // Jul 4, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I hate powerbars that taste grainy. It would be nice to try something new and see if powerbars have gotten any better. Carbohydrates are supposed to help alot too.
67 justin cazel // Jul 5, 2008 at 2:59 am
it’s important the replace what you sweat out
68 Marlena Hood // Jul 5, 2008 at 3:40 am
It will give energy which is important when you are working out!
69 Samantha Pruitt // Jul 5, 2008 at 5:40 am
i’d love to try this out, i always need to refuel when i’m exercising, this sounds really great for me
70 Alecia Gibson // Jul 5, 2008 at 6:53 am
I don’t like how athletes use Gatoraide so much. It rots your teeth really bad. Water is a better choice, then eat a Powerbar for energy.
71 Sylvia Porter // Jul 5, 2008 at 11:23 am
Refueling is a great idea, everyone needs to refuel when exercising, it’s a great way to keep you going!
72 Nanette Olson // Jul 5, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I would really like to try this.
73 Pamela Ray // Jul 5, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I would like to re-fuel!
74 trudee carreiro // Jul 5, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I always bring a power bar and water with me to the gym or runnning
75 Eloise Carlson // Jul 5, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I would love to try these. Thanks so much for a great giveaway!
76 Mary Jenkins // Jul 5, 2008 at 3:04 pm
they day milk is really hydrating, but could you imagine running in the heat and then drinking milk? ew!
77 Denise // Jul 5, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Refueling your body when working out is a must.
78 shawna // Jul 5, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Would love to try these!
79 phillip stacy // Jul 5, 2008 at 5:22 pm
I would be willing to try it.
80 michelle stewart // Jul 5, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I would like to try it
81 Ed Nemmers // Jul 5, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Sweet niblets!
82 Sarita Berry // Jul 5, 2008 at 8:08 pm
I row and I think this might be just the thing to drink after a strong, long row!
83 Kyle Banderman // Jul 5, 2008 at 8:26 pm
You must refuel your body so you don’t dehydrate!
84 Hesper F // Jul 5, 2008 at 10:25 pm
I would love to try it!
85 Michelle H. // Jul 5, 2008 at 11:05 pm
It is really hot where I live, so I would like to try it.
86 kathy // Jul 5, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I think these are great when my children have swim meets. Not too heavy.
87 Jaime // Jul 5, 2008 at 11:35 pm
My hubby would love to try it for work. Thanks!
88 Elizabeth Ray // Jul 6, 2008 at 12:38 am
My trainer (who is also my aerobics and yoga instructor) has recommended something of this sort after a heavy duty workout, or after one of our weekly morning hikes in the local mountains. It gets very hot out here, and I’ve been dehydrated before. I never want to do that again! I’d really like to try this.
89 Linda Lansford // Jul 6, 2008 at 12:45 am
Refueling for anyone is something that is an absolute must. I am diabetic and could not continue without refueling.
90 tangie c // Jul 6, 2008 at 1:09 am
It is very important to refuel yourself when working out. Many people don’t realize you need to refuel yourself even if you are just out in the sun doing yardwork, walking, or enjoying the outdoors!
91 Winter Bisbee // Jul 6, 2008 at 1:57 am
Does chasing kids make you an athlete? If so, then I could use some refueling!
92 pmintpat // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:13 am
I’d like to give this a try. I sweat a lot while working out, and always feels as though I am not getting enough fluid/mineral replacement.
Thanks. It sounds great.
93 Vicky Boackle // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:33 am
sounds great.
94 loki // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:37 am
Won’t know how well it works unless we try, right? ! As long as the sugar concentration isn’t too high, you may need if you’re working out hard.
95 Lisa G. // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:47 am
I would love to try these!
96 C Duran // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:49 am
I think they are a good convenience for some extra energy.
97 doe // Jul 6, 2008 at 3:01 am
i ride my bike to school and work so i always use energy products to make sure that i have enough energy to actually concentrate in class or do my job effectively when i can’t get a quick snack like a fruit or veggies
98 Christina // Jul 6, 2008 at 3:15 am
My husband would like to try them. He’s diabetic, so he enjoys trying new snacks for a boost of energy.
99 Constance Spanios // Jul 6, 2008 at 3:30 am
I don’t support simple sugars as any kind of ongoing source of nutrition for athletes, or people in general…. but as a source of “quick”, (and fleeting) energy, it’s fine. As with most other things, moderation and common sense is key. Simple sugars have thier place, and as a quick fix, this doesn’t sound like a bad idea.
100 A Casson // Jul 6, 2008 at 3:54 am
Refuel… recharge
101 christopher h // Jul 6, 2008 at 4:11 am
love to try this
102 jeanne // Jul 6, 2008 at 4:11 am
I guess these would have their place like after a lot of exercise to replace lose nutrients.
103 Roxann // Jul 6, 2008 at 5:30 am
I think it’s important for athletes to refuel.
Thanks for the contest!
104 Janet F // Jul 6, 2008 at 5:42 am
I would like to try Electrolyte Refuel .
I sweat a lot when I workout and drinking plain water does not help me very much, it just seems to quench my thirst.
I dont know about the sugar but the rest of the ingredients sound like a good combination.
Athletes do need a recovery drink.
105 Dawn J. // Jul 6, 2008 at 10:28 am
Sweet
106 Barbara Baker // Jul 6, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I would love to try these refuel bars…I work out as often as I can, but fail to take whey protien shakes and stuff, so this would help me begin to take another leap into healthier choices in what I consume.
107 loren // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:04 pm
my husband and I are trying to healther and work out, these would be great, thanks for the chance
108 Jane Hoh // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Until recently, I loaded up on carbs to provide the energy I would need..spaghetti, pancakes etc.
109 Veronica Garrett // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I think refueling is important but I’m not sure of the best product. I would like to try this product.
110 Becky Grady // Jul 6, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Athletes must refuel. It can make the difference of finishing the distance, or not.
111 kathy pease // Jul 6, 2008 at 3:03 pm
my kids use gatorade for fueling up before sports
112 Randy A // Jul 6, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Bodies must refuel, especially atheletes…i would enjoy this product…thank you!
113 Deneen Gannuscio // Jul 6, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Couldn’t we all use a refuel?
114 ELSIE // Jul 6, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I do a moderate exercise program five days/week. What better opportunity to refuel would there be, if I were the winner of this giveaway! Thanks for this opportunity!
115 Jean // Jul 6, 2008 at 4:37 pm
It’s an important part of any training regimen. Thanks!
116 jan koontz // Jul 6, 2008 at 4:40 pm
i will give it a try
117 Kayce // Jul 6, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Well, I’m a big fan of Powerbar.
118 Teresa Hoyt // Jul 6, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I’ve never tried these before, but I would love to!
119 Renee Turner // Jul 6, 2008 at 7:39 pm
I need something good when I work out
120 Frances Watson // Jul 6, 2008 at 7:42 pm
I think its a great idea
121 michelle rosborough // Jul 6, 2008 at 7:51 pm
I would love to try this
122 Jennifer Jozwiak // Jul 6, 2008 at 8:00 pm
I think athletes really need refueling to keep up their training.
123 karen mcmaster // Jul 6, 2008 at 8:00 pm
athletes need to refuel. my twin daughters are very athletic and if they are not hydrated properly before, during and after a game or race, they get muscle cramps that affect their performances
124 Tonya Froemel // Jul 6, 2008 at 9:14 pm
I have no opinion on their effects on serious athletes, but I betthese would be good for refueling active kids.
125 Susan // Jul 6, 2008 at 9:40 pm
This is great for teens who have better things to do than sit around and eat.
126 pamela m // Jul 6, 2008 at 9:42 pm
good contest to win
127 Cindy // Jul 6, 2008 at 9:46 pm
These would be perfect for our active lifestyles. Thanks for a great giveaway!
128 Rebecca Peters // Jul 7, 2008 at 12:33 am
This would be great for my family!
129 Beverly M // Jul 7, 2008 at 1:17 am
this would be a great pick me up
130 Carolyn // Jul 7, 2008 at 1:27 am
My daughters and I love the Pria bars. Maybe we’d like these as well!
131 Donna Kozar // Jul 7, 2008 at 2:02 am
I would like to try it.
132 Julie // Jul 7, 2008 at 2:17 am
Wouldn’t hurt to try it!
133 Renee // Jul 7, 2008 at 2:34 am
I’m really not sure how I feel about this, but I’d like to give them a try.
134 Lily Kwan // Jul 7, 2008 at 2:50 am
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
135 Heather C // Jul 7, 2008 at 3:24 am
My daughter is full of energy, and tends to like to run circles inside our house. She is hungry every 1/2 hour, so I would love to see if these would work on her…and maybe last a whole hour. Whoa!
136 Janet // Jul 7, 2008 at 3:31 am
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
137 Timothy Sternberg // Jul 7, 2008 at 4:03 am
I would love to give it a try!
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