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What is the best amount of water intake and why is it so important?
People exaggerate(usually unknowingly) on this issue all the time. You get most of the water you need from food, other drinks, etc. Obviously if you are exercising then you will want to stay hydrated but carrying around a jug to down 1-2gals extra every day is overkill.What is the best amount of water intake and why is it so important?
The human body can only manage to process 1.5 liters an hour. AN HOUR. you should consume during your workouts to aid in dehydration and muscle cramping. Bad advice.What I have also found is that if I down 1-2liters of water before my workout I can lift heavier and longer(stamina). I also dont take water breaks during the workout because I am already fully hydrated. I also believe drinking to much water during workouts is counter productive to strength and stamina, but thats just from my experience.
Well I still have to disagree with you on this in my case. I find when I drink watre during workouts I have less strength/stamina and just bad workouts. I consume 1-2L preworkout and 1-2L postworkout. Thats what works for me.The human body can only manage to process 1.5 liters an hour. AN HOUR. you should consume during your workouts to aid in dehydration and muscle cramping. Bad advice.
Water intake for the sedentary-light activity person is usually your bodyweight divided by 2. The more active you are, the more you want to drink.
Water helps your metabolism by burning calories. All actions requiring the preparation of waste requires energy that inturns burns calories. While small, these can be seen in the long run as an aid to weight loss. Walking to the bathroom, and everything in between.
It can also give the sense of feeling full, as well as looking full. You will also feel less incline to eat when sipping on water.
Hope this helps
weightlifting, life on earth, etc. etc.... It's like Ron Burgundy, it's kind of a big deal.so all in all after reading everyones posts... water is essential for weightlifting...
lol..... gotta get that deep burn!!!weightlifting, life on earth, etc. etc.... It's like Ron Burgundy, it's kind of a big deal.
We need eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Water is sooo important to us because Water is our body's principal chemical component, making up, on average, 60 percent of our body weight. Every system in our body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.What is the best amount of water intake and why is it so important?
You shouldn't ever be thirsty if your body is getting enough water. Thirst is a sign that you are already dehydrated.interesting tibit...when the government first announced you should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, they actually said liquid, over time it just got twisted to only water.
But in others news, just drink when your thirsty, your body knows when it needs water. Althetes though, especially ones supplementing, should get no less than 1 gallon really. More wont hurt one bit, you'll just be pissing a lot.
Not necessarily. Changes in osmolality of extracellular fluids can cause it.You shouldn't ever be thirsty if your body is getting enough water. Thirst is a sign that you are already dehydrated.