Have you ever wondered why trainers and exercise instructors are constantly saying, make sure you're drinking plenty of water? Is water really that important?
Yes!
The human body is two-thirds water and will not function properly without it. You should try to drink at least two liters of water per day, under normal circumstances. If you are exercising on a daily basis you should be drinking even more. A good rule of thumb is to drink.5 liters for every hour of exercise.
You should drink water before, during and after exercising. Water helps in the fat burning process and protein absorption, among other things, so you can't underestimate the importance of staying well hydrated during exercise.
After a strenuous workout it also a good idea to drink a recovery solution. Recovery drinks are normally made up of a mix of carbohydrates and proteins. According to studies, adding protein to a carbohydrate mix will increase the release of insulin. The insulin will then work with amino acids from the protein to help maximize muscle growth.
Another advantage to drinking lots of water...it keeps you full. This makes you feel less hungry, which will help to stop snaking between meals. It's a good idea to drink water while you are eating your daily meals as well. This will keep you from over-eating.
The most important ingredient in successful weight loss is burning off more calories than you take in. As I stated above, drinking plenty of water will help you to not snack as much, which will eliminate unneeded calories.
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