As an athlete, you need to maintain your performance during exercise. Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions such as Gatorade have been scientifically proven to help maintain endurance performance during prolonged endurance exercise by replacing fluids and replenishing electrolytes.
FLUIDS
Failure to replace fluid lost through sweating can have a negative effect on your performance such as failure to sustain exercise intensity or increased perception of effort. These consequences can be seen with fluid loss of as little as 2-3% body mass. Drinking Gatorade will help to replace the fluid you lose during exercise.
Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions enhance the absorption of water during physical exercise