Have you ever felt fatigued or unable to complete a workout? If so, the problem might be a fluid imbalance. Even though balance among nutrients from food is important, water is equally just as important.
The human body is 40-70% water, most of which is found in the tissue of the muscles. And because typically men have more muscle than women, the male body has a greater percent of water by weight.
Water serves a number of functions throughout the body that are critical in nature. It serves as a gateway to transport nutrients, diffuses gases, and rids the body of waste. It also lubricates joints, cushions organs, and provides structure to the skin and body tissue. Water also helps regulate the body's temperature through evaporation to help cool it down, like when you are sweating, as well as absorb heat from when you are exercising. These are just a few examples. There are plenty more.
So, how much should you be drinking each day? For women, it is approximately 2.7 liters or 91 ounces, and for men, 3.7 liters or 125 ounces. An easier way for me to remember is half your body weight in ounces. That always gets me pretty close. So for example, I currently weigh 185 pounds. for me, that is 92 ounces. So a little less than the recommended amount, but that is a lot better than zero.
The next time you are feeling a little sluggish, think about how much water you had. You may need to go have a glass.
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