How Long to Burn off that Energy Drink?

With the hustle and bustle of the average American's day, a lot of people are turning to energy drinks to give them the extra boost needed to get through the day or while exercising. The only problem is that these energy drinks are loaded with sugar and calories and this only adds to your waistline. Getting healthy is the new trend, so why not choose an energy drink that fits the program too?

Below is a chart of activities, and how long it would take to burn off the calories of a typical energy drink versus 5-Hour Energy:

On Average, a person can burn 110 calories per mile running. 5-Hour Energy has only 4 calories because there is no sugar, where the average energy drink has at least 100 calories while most have 200. This is because a 16 oz energy drink has 12 teaspoons of sugar. You will have to run just short of a mile to burn all the calories you consumed from the typical energy drink and almost 2 miles if you consume a 16 ounce drink. With 5-Hour Energy, you don’t even have to run an eighth of a mile to burn off the calories.

5-Hour Energy also contains a good serving of B vitamins which have the ability to turn other ingredients into energy. These vitamins are essential to any diet and work to increase cell metabolism, as well as maintain healthy skin and muscle tone.

So next time you reach for a beverage looking to get a boost of energy, keep in mind the chart above and remember, assuming you are sitting upright, by the time you read this article you will have burned more calories than there are in a shot of 5-Hour Energy.