Gym Workout and Water Loss

Our bodies are made up of over 75% of water, and as we all know, we cannot survive without water. We can only last for a total of 3 days without water. Water has mostly been replaced by soft drinks and other sweetened beverages. Keep in mind that water is healthier and necessary for leading yourself towards a better health and longevity.

Your own need for water can differ greatly due to exercise, weight, and temperature. Research has proven that over 2/3 of adults don’t get the water they need on a daily basis. By drinking water on a regular basis you can replenish your body and keep it well hydrated and functioning as it should be and so stopping excessive water loss.

Most of us wait until we are thirsty before we drink water. and this really is not a reliable sign of the water needs for your body. By the time you are thirsty you have already lost two or more cups of the body’s water supply. Therefore,drinking water regularly is much better than simply waiting until you are thirsty. Keep a keen eye in your gym workout for signs of water loss eg;- Dizziness etc

It is most important that you don’t substitute beverages with alcohol and caffeine for water. The reason behind this is that those types of beverages act as a diuretic and can cause you to lose more weight through increased urination. You may think and feel as if you are getting more water through these beverages, although the fact is that you are letting it go almost as fast as you drink it.

Whenever you do a gym workout, you need more water. Due to perspiration, your body,s water loss can add up to quite a bit. For each pound lost due to exercise, you need to drink 2 cups of water. Even when you lay down to sleep, your body loses water. By drinking a glass or more of water before you go to sleep, you can wake up with your body functioning as it should be.

When you are sick you really need more water than any other time. When you get a cold or the flu, your body can become dehydrated quite quickly. You can help to prevent this by drinking more water at times when you become sick.

There are several mixed opinions as to whether purified water will actually provide benefit. This is  something you should find out for yourself as you determine the best type of water for you. Always drink lots of water on a daily basis.

You should keep a bottle of water with you at all times and drink it throughout the day. You should also teach yourself to drink water instead of other beverages that don’t replenish the nutrients your body needs. Especiailly paying attention to your gym workout and water loss !