The Importance of Hydrating

I can’t overemphasize the need for water.  I have been guilty in the past of not drinking near as much as I should. This is the first year I’ve really taken it seriously.  I am on the go a lot so in times past I have not gotten the fluids I need.  Now I carry a half gallon jug with me wherever I go.

So why is water important?  Many reasons. Water is vital for our bodies to survive, it’s vital to hit peak performance in our fitness goals too.  Want to shed some pounds?  Try dropping the sodas, juices, and teas, and just drink water in its place.  Replacing all your drinks with water is the first step of not only becoming healthier, but by cutting out the crap fluids we normally consume in their place we can easily shed some pounds.

Not only that but water is vital for our muscles to properly grow.  When we do resistance training, fluid is drawn into our muscles.  This is what gives us that bulked look after lifting.  But if we are depleted of water, our bloodstream will actually pull water out of our muscles in order to keep our blood pressure at a proper pressure.  The result of this is loss of mass, and our muscles unable to properly grow.

So I can’t emphasize enough.  Put down the sugary drinks and start drinking a lot more water.  Aim for at least 64 ounces a day, or 8 glasses.