How much water should you drink per day? – What are its real benefits?
Can we just talk about this invigorating feeling of finally drinking water after an intense thirst? We’ve all been there! Well, at least most of us. And yet, no matter how “liberating” this feeling is, we must know how harmful it is to our body. Why? Because quite simply, the feeling of thirst is exactly when our body is already dehydrated. BASE TRAINING SHOWS YOU THE WAY TO SUCCESS BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER BECOME A PILATES INSTRUCTOR E-LEARNING What does that mean? It is clear that we need keep our body hydrated throughout the day. But what is the ideal water intake for everyone and which factors determine that?
Myths and truths
It is widely accepted that 8 glasses of water is the ideal daily consumption. Reasonably, then, there are many who ask “what glasses”, while others ask about the season (the ideal amount we need during summer and winter). Individual water needs vary depending on body weight and life stages. The general rule has it that women need 2 liters, while an adult man needs 2.8 liters of water during the day. Other parameters that determine water consumption In addition to gender, weather conditions and body weight, there are more factors that can be important such as age, physical activity and food intake. What do we mean? That nothing is absolute! However,apart from our age, activities or gender, we must not forget to fill our water bottle regularly throughout the day and take our sips.
The benefits of water
Sufficient hydration of the body is a prerequisite for its proper functioning. Its benefits are truly innumerable. In short, regular water consumption:
- Keeps your cells healthy
- Is beneficial for the brain (memory, mood, concentration)
- Regulates your metabolism (And yes..helps you loose weight!)
- Helps maximize athletic performance
- Lubricates joints and muscles (protection against injuries and cramps)
- Offers bright skin
- It detoxifies (therefore, flushes harmful substances from the body)
- It is good for the heart
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