How Does Exercise Affect Our Need For Water?

It is well known that we cannot live without water. We can survive only for about three days without water. But what does exercise have to do with this?

Anytime you exercise, you need more water as you lose quite a bit of water due to perspiration. For each pound lost due to exercise, you need to drink 2 cups of water. Even when you go 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 will need more water than at other times. When you get a cold or the flu, your body can become dehydrated quite quickly. This can be prevented by drinking more water at such times.

Always make it a habit to drink 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 discipline yourself to drink water instead of other beverages that do not replenish the nutrients your body needs.

The human body is made up of over 75% of water. However water is being replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. Keep in mind that water is healthier and necessary for leading yourself towards better health and longevity.

Your own personal need for water can vary greatly due to exercise, weight, and temperature. Research has proven that over 2/3 of adults do not 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.

Most of us wait until we are thirsty before we drink water. Note that this is not a reliable gauge of the water needs for the body. By the time you are thirsty you have already lost two of more cups of the body’s water supply. Therefore, drinking water regularly is much better than simply waiting until you are thirsty.

It is very important that you do not 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 consume it.