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Custom Sports Drink Pods

Gatorade Gx is a New System for Providing Personalized Sports Drinks

— March 9, 2017 — Lifestyle
Sports science is a thriving field of research — that such a field of inquiry even exists is a testament to the influence of sports on consumer culture — and Gatorade has introduced a new system called 'Gatorade Gx' to bring athletes a highly tailored experience. The system uses a digital patch, a specially engineered bottle cap, and custom flavor pods to give those hydrating an unprecedented degree of personalization.

The Gatorade Gx system starts with the bottle itself. The standard Gatorade squeeze bottle has been augmented with a special flipcap that utilizes fluid intake tracking to give athletes, coaches, and trainers visual feedback directly. This allows for easy pacing of hydration over the course of a game, and the flipcap makes it simple to replace a flavor pod on the fly. The system also comes with a digital sweat patch to provide real-time hydration analysis through wearers' sweat.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Beverage Pods - Developing a range of personalized drink pods can provide consumers with more options and choices in their hydration routines.
2. Hydration Tracking Technology - Innovating new ways of tracking hydration levels during sports activities can give athletes a competitive edge and improve their performance.
3. Digital Feedback Systems - Creating digital systems that monitor and analyze biometric data can provide users with valuable insights and allow them to optimize their physical capabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Sports and Nutrition - Developing customized nutrition and hydration plans for athletes can provide them with a competitive advantage and improve their performance.
2. Wearable Technology - Incorporating sensors into wearable devices can allow for real-time monitoring and analysis of biometric data, enabling users to make informed decisions about their health and fitness.
3. Beverage Industry - Introducing new and innovative beverage products, such as personalized hydration pods, can drive growth and increase consumer engagement in the beverage industry.
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