TOP 5 REASONS TO DRINK MORE WATER! (HYDRATION BENEFITS)

Everyone already knows it’s important to drink a sufficient amount of water. But what for, exactly? And how much is a “sufficient amount”? 

Aside from breathing oxygen, water is the most important thing our body needs to survive. You can die within as little as three days due to a lack of proper hydration. As a personal trainer (Certified by AAAI & ISMA) I tend to drink a full gallon of water every single day! (128 fl oz)

Then again, I go to the gym and train consistently 4-5 days a week. The more active you are, the more water you should drink. Not everybody wants to lug around a whole gallon of water with them everywhere they go.

A good rule of thumb is to just have 1 fluid ounce of water per 1/2 pound of bodyweight. If someone weighs 200 lbs, for example, they should consume at least 100 fl oz on a daily basis. This is already almost 80% of a gallon!

Here are 5 reason YOU should start drinking more water… TODAY!

1. MORE WATER IS MORE ENERGY! Proper hydration increases your total blood volume. This makes it easier for your heart to pump blood and supply oxygen to your cells. Being hydrated makes you a more energetic person, improves your mood and makes your life easier overall!
2. WATER REGULATES YOUR BODY TEMPERATURE! You may have noticed your face become red after an intense workout. This is due to the fact that you release heat by letting your blood vessels expand towards your skin’s surface to allow more blood flow. Staying hydrated allows your body to maintain a cooler base temperature as your blood vessels can widen more easily.
3. WATER LUBRICATES YOUR JOINTS! Proper hydration enables your joints and muscles to perform to a significantly higher degree. Drinking enough water allows your body to thoroughly lubricate your joints to allow for greater flexibility and range of motion.
4. CLEAR SKIN! Oftentimes the primary cause of acne tends to be due to a lack of water intake. Hydration leads to increased elasticity and has been shown to reduce acne!
5. WATER IS ULTIMATE CLEANSE! Everyone is always looking for the new best detox drink or method. Water has been, and always will be, the ultimate body cleanser. This is so because water actually cleanses the kidney and flushes out toxins from your body via urine. This enables your body to resist the build up of toxins throughout.

Check out this YouTube video by Bodybuilding.com for more information! [VIDEO HERE]