Friday, June 12, 2009

The Benefits Of Drinking More Water


One of the best things you can do while training in the off-season and all year long, is to drink water. There are many benefits of drinking water. Some of these benefits will help you on the football field and others off the field. With the summer months upon us, we tend to drink more because of the heat. Try to drink more water than any other fluid.

Drink at least 8 glasses a day. Experts now recommend even more, up to 12 glasses a day. To be more precise, drink ½ ounce per pound of body weight. If you exercise or are very active, increase the number to 2/3 ounce per pound. Try monitoring your water intake closely for the next month. When you drink enough you will look and feel better.

Football benefits of drinking water
Less muscle cramps
Water regulates body temperature
Regular hydration will boost your energy levels
You need water to speed up recovery from injuries

Other benefits from drinking water regularly
Improves skin
Regulate appetite
Increase metabolism
Less water retention
Alleviate some headaches
Help reduce blood pressure
Help reduce high cholesterol
Ease joint pain
Decrease in risk of some cancers
Less chance developing kidney stones
Release toxic waste products
Lose weight by drinking water

Hopefully, the benefits of drinking water will motivate you to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day. Before long, you will start to see and feel the benefits of drinking water. Keep the habit of drinking water as you get older.

No comments: