Why Water Consumption Is Crucial During Exercise
Gregg Hall
Anyone who exercises will have a higher need for water due to the body
perspiring to try to cool off. During exercise it is necessary to drink
at least 24 ounces per hour of exercise.
When I think of the fact that the human body is over 75% water it makes
me wonder how we aren't just big piles of some kind of gelatinous
substance. Still, the fact remains that our bodies must have water to
survive and going without water for as little as three days can result
in death. The problem in our modern society is that many people replace
water intake with soft drinks and other less than healthy sugar filled
beverages. Regardless of what some so-called experts say, these other
liquids cannot take the place of water.
The exact amount of water than each individual needs will vary
depending upon age, weight, temperature, and amount of exercise.
According to studies, the vast majority of adults are not properly
hydrated. It is crucial to the proper function of the body to have
adequate water consumption. If you wait until you are thirsty to drink
water then it's too late. Many people rely on this as a way to tell if
they are in need of water but the fact is that by this point you have a
deficit of sixteen ounces or more.
The biggest culprits in the substitution of certain beverages for water
are those containing alcohol and caffeine. These beverages will
actually cause more rapid fluid loss due to the diuretic effect and
even though you may feel that you are getting water from these types of
liquids you are really losing it nearly as quickly as you drink it.
Anyone who exercises will have a higher need for water due to the body
perspiring to try to cool off. During exercise it is necessary to drink
at least 24 ounces per hour of exercise. You should also drink water
during the day and drink a total of about a gallon a day not counting
what you drink during exercise. You should also have a glass before you
go to sleep at night as your body still has a need for water while you
are sleeping. This will allow you to wake up feeling better and with
your body functioning as it should.
When you are sick you also have a higher requirement for liquids
because your body is easily dehydrated. If you have a flu or a cold you
should drink even more than normal to prevent dehydration.
In order to ensure adequate hydration make it a habit to drink water
daily and drink throughout the day. Don't buy into the promotions that
say that other beverages are equal, there is no substitute.
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about
water and home water filters at
http://www.waterfiltersetc.com
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