And they won't make you leaner, stronger or faster on their own. In fact, there are no magic ingredients that can pump up muscle or enhance performance without proper training. On the other hand, sports bars are a convenient, quick source of high-carb energy. They're a better choice than a candy bar when you're running low on fuel and your day doesn't allow time to reload between events. On the label of almost every bar on the market is a recommendation for drinking at least 6 ounces of water with the bar.
Most bars are very concentrated.
Water aids in absorption of the nutrients in the bar. It also helps protect against dehydration, a major concern among athletes at all levels and common cause of impaired performance. For more information, contact your local Colorado State University Cooperative Extension office . Go to top of this page. Contact Cooperative Extension Web Manager .