The only client I ever had that had a legitimate excuse for not drinking water, was a camel....just kidding...it was a llama.

But seriously, humans simply cannot survive without water...in fact, 3 days without it and it's pretty much curtains!

So unless you have a hump and can spit 50 meters, you'd better start increasing your water intake...especially if you want to improve your health and fitness.

So how much water do I need? This will vary depending on how much exercise you're doing, the current temperature and your weight.

A rule of thumb I like to use for my clients, is, consume 8-10 glasses per day - minimum.

A misconception many of us have, is that we only need to drink water when we're thirsty...and that we just need to top up like we add fuel to our cars. Keep in mind, this isn't the most reliable gauge of the amount of water your body really needs. By the time you get thirsty, you've already lost around 2 glasses of water. My Advice, don't wait until your thirsty before you drink water.

Whenever you hit the gym, go for a walk or run, you'll need to increase your water intake. Perspiration causes your body to lose a lot of water....So take a 600 -700 ml water bottle, fill it up before you exercise and make sure you're constantly drinking from it throughout your session...Your Goal - you want it to be empty when you finish.

A good habit that I like to get all my clients into is to constantly sip water throughout the day. I get them to take that same water bottle that they take to the gym - to work with them....sip, sip, sip...the more you sip the quicker the bottle empties and the less it'll feel like a chore.

The sad fact of our lives today is that a lot of us replace water with other beverages like diet soft drinks, coffee and alcohol. If you are one of the people who likes to partake in the odd soft drink...try replacing just one can a day with a glass of water. It'll be so much more beneficial for your health and you'll be really amazed at how drinking the water will reduce your craving for the soft drink.

Replenish the nutrients your body needs with water and you'll not only see the improvements in your body, you'll feel them too.

Get drinking and good luck with all your fitness goals.

About the Author

Liz Harper works and lives on the Gold Coast, Australia.

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