Trainer Tuesdays
Welcome back to the weekly edition on Trainer Tuesdays. Make sure to check in at our blog every Tuesday evening to learn the expertise of our great staff. Aside from being fantastic exercise coaches, they are also extremely knowledgeable in many aspects of health and fitness; so, it's time that you get to know them a little better! Each week, we will post a frequently asked, or sometimes just a fun fitness related question followed by the answers of each of the trainers at Fitness Together Brecksville.
What’s
the Big Deal About Drinking Water?
Bronson Rotaru: There are many reasons to drink a lot
of water. One reason is that it is important to stay well hydrated to help keep
your energy levels up. Personally, I drink 1.5 gallons a day.
Lisa Clark: Water, Agua …H2O; two different elements
on the periodic table combine to provide the foundation of life. The earth is
covered by 70% water and the search for life on other planets always starts
with looking for water. If life depends on water, it is no wonder that roughly
75% of the human body is composed of water. Water is essential, water is life.
What's the big deal about water? Without adding water to our
body each day, you can become dehydrated which can have several negative
effects, such as fatigue, low blood pressure, loss of elasticity to your skin,
and reduced blood flow to your tissues to name a few. Water acts as a lubricant
to your joints to keep you moving smoothly, and helps to deliver oxygen to your
muscles. It is important to drink 15-20 oz of water 1-2 hrs before exercise,
8-10 oz 15 min before exercise, 8 oz during every 15 min of exercise and
replace 16-20 oz of water for every pound lost after completion of exercises.
Kelly Bailey: After oxygen, water is the most
important substance that sustains human life. A popular quote states that a
human can live for three minutes without oxygen, three days without water, and
three weeks without food. Our bodies are composed of at least 60% water, and
water is necessary for the normal function of every process in the human body.
Even mild dehydration can cause symptoms such as extreme exhaustion,
irritability, dry mouth, and headache.
On average, men need about 13 cups of water daily (this includes fluid that may be in foods and beverages other than water). Women need about 9 cups daily. These numbers increase if you are physically active. You can keep track of your water intake, or you can use simple markers for hydration. I use two simple methods to make sure I stay hydrated. The first is thirst: you should rarely feel thirsty. Second, your urine should be a pale yellow. If your urine is as dark as apple juice or darker, you need fluid. If you think you are not meeting your daily fluid needs, try keeping a glass or bottle of water with you during the day. If you sit at a desk for most of the day, get up once an hour to walk to the drinking fountain. Not only will this help you meet your fluid needs, but will also help to get your blood moving if you sit a lot.
On average, men need about 13 cups of water daily (this includes fluid that may be in foods and beverages other than water). Women need about 9 cups daily. These numbers increase if you are physically active. You can keep track of your water intake, or you can use simple markers for hydration. I use two simple methods to make sure I stay hydrated. The first is thirst: you should rarely feel thirsty. Second, your urine should be a pale yellow. If your urine is as dark as apple juice or darker, you need fluid. If you think you are not meeting your daily fluid needs, try keeping a glass or bottle of water with you during the day. If you sit at a desk for most of the day, get up once an hour to walk to the drinking fountain. Not only will this help you meet your fluid needs, but will also help to get your blood moving if you sit a lot.
Taynee Pearson: Water benefits the body in many ways, it
regulates body temperature, helps transport nutrients and oxygen into cells,
helps metabolism, protects and moisturizes joints and helps our organs to
absorb nutrients. These are only a few of the benefits of drinking water.
Drinking an adequate amount of water a day helps prevent dehydration and is
important for people who workout regularly as it helps prevent cramping. Water
also assists in metabolism by boosting it therefore it would help with one's
weight loss and overall health.
Steven Madden: Water, water, everywhere, so why do I drink
coffee? The importance of water really cannot be overstated. You
know you need to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day, but do you really know why?
It's good for you, but you probably want to hear more.
Your brain, and
your body for that matter, is mostly water. Staying hydrated helps increase
your energy and reduce fatigue. In addition, it helps lubricate joints
and prevents muscle sprains and cramps. Water helps remove toxins (like
fat by-products) through sweat and urine which helps you lose weight and keep
you healthy. Better yet, drinking plenty of water helps you eat less by
making you feel full. So, with all that in mind, why would you drink
anything else?
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