Fact or myth

Growing up most of us has been told that drinking large quantities of water is beneficial to our health, that it will slow down aging and assist with weight control but how much of this is fact? Just how much water can the body safely consume and also how much can an individual drink without having to permanently live in the bathroom? Obviously, professionals will have to find a balance between consuming enough water and still been optimally productive. Fortunately, everything imaginable has probably already been attempted by someone and most likely that experience has been shared online by someone which makes it possible to research just about anything before implementing those things in our own lives. Such research will quickly reveal that consuming lots of water certainly has many benefits but it will not do everything which it has been rumored to do. Nevertheless, research has shown that a properly hydrated body is also a healthier body.

What we know

If a person should consume around 16 ounces of water in an hour that will result in an increase of the metabolic rate of up to 30% and that condition could last for as long as 40 minutes. Therefore, a person who is committed to drink half their body weight in water each day can expect to shed a substantial amount of body weight. The human body has an enzyme known as lipase which must be activated in order to mobilize fat and in order for this process to be initiated the presence of water is required. Research has shown that for professional athletes who has to maintain high levels of fitness adequate water consumption is vital to ensure healthy body cells. The cells of a hard training body will function better when sufficient water is consumed. It is especially activities which requires endurance which is most strenuous on the body in the absence of sufficient water and this is why all marathons have regular watering points.

Power exercises

Dehydration seems to have a smaller impact upon athletes in the gym but they seem to struggle more with their routine when they are not sufficiently hydrated. This is why all professional trainers now acknowledge the benefits of water and its ability to increase performance in all types of bodily exercises. A good practice is to drink water half an hour before starting with exercises and then continue to sip water while exercising. This will allow you to maintain your best performance levels and will help your body to cope better with the strain. During exposure to high temperatures the body will require more water to function properly. In fact, in very hot temperatures a gallon of water will most likely be what your body will require to keep you in good shape. Some people think that sweat is an accurate indicator of how much fluids is lost but in dry climates your sweat will evaporate more quickly and therefore much more fluids is lost than expected. Been properly hydrated is beneficial for the health of your skin, allowing for more elastic skin which is also firmer and water also boost circulation which in turn help with the mending of wounds and scratches.