Importance of WATER

The Importance of Water

Something as simple as your regular water intake can have a great impact on your health as well as your goals in the gym. Water makes up to 70% of human body. Here is a list of things that can be harmful to your body if you don’t consume enough water:

Water maintains proper muscle tone by providing muscles their ability to contract by preventingdehydration.

• Water rids the body of waste, this occurs from improper nutrition. 
• Water is an instant energy source. Listen to your body; drink water when it is asking for it 
• Water suppresses the appetite and helps the body metabolize stored fat. 
• Decreases in water intake will actually increase fat deposits and an increase in water will decrease fat deposits. 
• The kidneys cannot properly function without water. When lac of water occurs the kidneys can’t function, therefore their load is dumped back into the liver causing fatigue and liver toxicity. 

The biggest myth in bodybuilding is that you must reduce your water intake to see definition in your muscles. This could not be more further from the truth. When you reduce your water intake, the body will not release any water and this will actually cause your physique to smooth out. During contest day, drink ordinary amounts of water and use amino acids all day long to keep energy levels up. Don't do anything during the day except rest, drink water and take amino acids.

Suggested 1-2 gallons/day (4-8 litres0

Drink up!!