Water… a Nutrient
We all know drinking plenty of water is necessary for good health! There are multiple reasons as to why this is true. For individuals who participate in exercise regularly, here is a GREAT reason for you to keep that water bottle filled and nearby.
Obviously a person who exercises and doesn’t drink enough water could become dehydrated. It is also true that a dehydrated individual will experience a decrease in muscle performance. Muscles depend on water to do their job and muscles lacking the fluid they need actually shrivel. The dehydration of muscle is one contribution as to why muscles may fatigue quickly during physical activity. Active people need to view water as a nutrient that they MUST have!
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people drink about 17 ounces of fluid about two hours before exercise. During exercise, they recommend that people start drinking fluids early, and drink them at regular intervals to replace fluids lost by sweating. (see WebMD)
For you active ones - remember to take care of those muscles by giving them this one SUPER necessary nutrient…WATER!!!
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