Proper water consumption is a very important and vital part of an athlete’s performance.
Lack of water intake can wreak havoc on the body. Remember that
about 85 percent of the body is made up of water. Proper fluid intake helps
lubricate and keep organs functioning at an optimal level.
Water also helps with mental clarity, which is important while performing your sport or working out. Without mental clarity the risk of injury increases and may cause harmful results.
One of the most important times to drink water is first thing in the morning when you wake up. This helps set up your metabolism for the day, cleans out excess waste in the throat from the night’s sleep, and finally helps with proper bowel movement.
Another essential time to drink water is of course during training. You can never drink too much water during training. Standard intake is about a gallon per day or 128 ounces. This is adjusted to a person’s activity level and their size.
A solution to simplify the fluid intake process is to fill up a gallon jug or half-gallon jug and take it with you to practice or your training session.
You might be thinking that you will look silly carrying around all that water. Well I say who gives a rip because you’re doing it for your benefit and well-being not anyone else’s. I fill up a gallon jug myself and have it with me throughout the course of the day.
An athlete who usually trains two to three times per day will drink much more than a regular person. The standard for an athlete is about 1.5 ounces per pound of bodyweight.
A regular person who is not as active will drink about 1 ounce per pound of bodyweight and in many cases half an ounce.
It is important to realize that you can oversaturate the body as well. Drinking too much water is just as detrimental to your training and athletic success as not drinking enough.
One other key point to mention is don’t substitute your fluid intake with sugar drinks such as soda, sports drinks, or juices.
Nothing takes the place of water and its many benefits to training and quality of life.
Train hard, train right, and stay tuned for more tips.

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