How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day? by Marc David

of certain chemicals. Creatine can leave behind some buildup that

overtime, becomes a bit hard to pass. Putting such a strain on the

body is also self-defeating. But don’t get me wrong, it’s

not just about Creatine and NO2. It’s about making sure you are hydrated.

Being properly hydrated has it’s benefits other then just the

flushing methods and cell volumization discussed above. Your state

of alertness is affected by your hydration levels. Performance in

the gym by a hydrated body is enhanced. Your body is roughly 70%

water. It makes sense to hydrate it. Drinking water is not just

for hot days. It’s for intense workouts in the gym. In fact,

being hydrated has that perpetual pump that is so sought after.

There can be too much of a good thing. Drinking water to excess

leads to water intoxication, referred to as hyponatremia. As you

consume water, blood plasma increases and dilutes the salt content

of the blood. While this is happening, you lose more salt by

sweating. Consequently the amount of salt available to the body

tissues decreases and over time, the loss interferes with brain,

heart and muscle functions. Water intoxication is more commonly

found in endurance athletes.

Drink plenty of water per day, but just keep in mind, there can be

too much of a good thing. Being properly hydrated is necessary for

optimum performance in the gym and for keeping your body performing

well.

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Marc David has a degree in Criminal Justice from Sacramento State, a
16 year history of non-competitive bodybuilding and is the owner of
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