Did you know?
The human body is made up of 56-64% water. Water provides the basis for blood pressure and body temperature regulation. In addition, it is the base of digestive juices, sweat and urine, and the fluid found within joints.
What does that mean?
It means that dehydration may hinder the way your body uses the food you eat. Dehydration promotes the breakdown of stored up energy that would otherwise be used to help you perform better in your exercise.
IN OTHER WORDS…drinking enough water is critical to being a healthy, active adult that continually sees results from their workouts.
How much water do I need to drink?
2-3 L of water is recommended on a regular day while increasing that amount on the days that you exercise. Try to drink a cup of water prior to exercising and drink consistently while exercising. Also have a good 1-2 cups when finished exercising.
Do I need to consume sports drinks?
Most active adults do not need to drink sports drinks. They are only beneficial if you are exercising for more than 60-90 min. Even then, unless you are in excellent shape, most people do not need the extra calories or electrolytes that those drinks provide.
Here is a website to help you calculate how much water you need to be drinking: http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm
Here is a website on how to drink more water everyday: http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-More-Water-Every-Day
Live Well…Kristy
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Health & Lifestyle