Choosing the Best High-Carb Energy Drink for Your Workouts

Energy drinks are a staple in the nutrition routine of athletes of all kinds. Specifically formulated to provide carbohydrate replenishment and electrolyte replacement.

Carbohydrates are the body’s primary energy source during exercise, and electrolytes like sodium, potassium and magnesium are crucial to maintaining proper hydration and muscle function.

These drinks are a perfect source of energy during exercise.

Read more about Energy Drinks: How & When You Should Use Them

Why High-Carb?

As previously mentioned, Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy and should make up around 1/3 of your diet. Carbohydrates are converted by the body into glucose which is stored in our muscles as Glycogen.

Athletes benefit from a high-carb diet, and/or the use of products like high-carb energy drinks. This is because the body quickly burns through Glycogen stores during exercise. To avoid Glycogen depletion athletes need to maintain these stores.

See our Nutrition Guides for more discipline specific information. 

How to Choose a High-Carb Energy Drink:

When choosing a High-Carb Energy Drink your main considerations should be:

• Carb content: What is your carb requirement? Obviously, you’re looking for high carb options but it’s important not to overload by choosing a drink with too high of a carb content.
• Personal preference: This is mostly about which flavours you like, but with so many options available you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a flavour you love.

Our Recommendations: 

Here are a few of the highest-carb options available from XMiles.

Skratch Labs Super High-Carb Drink Mix

• 100g Carbs

STYRKR MIX90 Dual-Carb Drink

• 90g Carbs

OTE Super Carbs Performance Energy Drink

• 80g Carbs

SIS Beta Fuel Energy Drink

• 80g Carbs

High-carb energy drinks are a powerful tool for athletes looking to sustain energy levels, avoid glycogen depletion, and perform at their best during long or intense sessions. With the right combination of carbohydrates and electrolytes, these drinks help fuel your body efficiently while supporting hydration and muscle function.

Choosing the right product comes down to your individual carb needs, flavour preferences, and how a drink fits into the rest of your nutrition plan. Testing different options in training is key to finding what works best for you.