5 Benefits of Having a Personal Trainer
The secret is out – by now you’ve likely heard how important water is for your overall health, it’s something we hear all of the time. What you might not know is the impact it can have on your body, and your success, when you are on a health and fitness journey to live your best life.
Although it’s importance is well stated it tends to be often overlooked. Water plays a vital role on the road towards a healthier you and achieving your fitness goals. Let’s dive into together and review 4 crucial ways water can impact you on your fitness journey.
Dehydration is one of the main reasons most people feel sluggish and don’t have the boost of energy to get them through the day, let alone a workout. If you think about it, we are made up of 60% water, so fueling that will fuel us. By giving your body something it is literally made up of, you are allowing your body to function at its peak which in turn allows you to perform at your peak and have the energy to crush the day and your workout!
Maintaining hydration makes sure your entire body is getting what it needs. When your muscles are well hydrated they work more efficiently; this can help prevent things like cramping and injuries and helps aid things such as recovery and overall performance. Think about it, if your muscles are well fed and hydrated they’ll be in tip top shape for your daily gym session.
Water is a secret weapon to your recovery game. When you are properly hydrated, the water can help reduce sore muscles and flushes out any toxins your body has built up. By doing this, the water you drink is actually ensuring you can continue to show up at the gym and give it your all!
As we’ve gone over, water is actually a secret weapon, but I bet you didn’t know it also plays a huge role in how your body processes food too. Hydration helps boost your metabolism which will help your body burn calories. This will also positively affect your digestion; proper hydration can help reduce any inflammation or bloating you may have while also supporting the nutrients your body needs. This is a key part to your body having optimal energy while also focusing on fat loss at the same time.
Now that we’ve taken a dive into the deep end (sorry, couldn’t help myself) of all the impacts water has on your body, just remember: when we take care of our bodies and fuel it with things that it truly needs, it will be kind to us in return. Now grab that water bottle and let the benefits of water flow!
