h2o

Got Water?
Have you had your drink today?????

Did you know that by the time you feel thirsty, you have probably already lost two or more cups of your total body water composition?
Benefits of drinking water and staying hydrated:

Ø Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of:
a. Colon cancer by 45%
b. Breast cancer by 79%
c. Develop bladder cancer by 50%.
Ø Your body's disease fighting capabilities are enhanced when cells are well hydrated. Cells then produce more repair protein.
Ø By drinking water every 20-30 min your body will maintain adequate levels of hydration and speed up your metabolism.
Ø Drinking 8oz. of water every 15-20 minutes while exercising prevents dehydration and increases efficiency and performance.
Ø 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
Ø Your body's ability to carry oxygen increases with hydration. Water is what delivers oxygen to the muscles.
Thirsty? Why Wait?
Grab some
WATER!
A person's minimal water requirement is half their body weight in ounces.
(Example: A 200-pound person should drink at least 100 ounces of water a day.)

How to stay hydrated while exercising:
Ø Start with a large drink (about 6oz.) 2 hours before going to exercise.
Ø While exercising drink before becoming thirsty and at frequent intervals to replace fluid lost while sweating.
Ø Following a workout you need up to two cups of water for each pound lost.

Why stay hydrated:
Ø Even mild dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
Ø A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Ø Hydration is also critical for the production of white blood cells that combat bacterial and viral infections, allergens and inflammation.