The Importance of Adequate Water Consumption

Muscle tissue is comprised of over 70% water, and it serves an important role in all cellular activity. Consuming adequate amounts of water is of the utmost importance for bodybuilders, and athletes.

Here are a few reasons why it is so important to consume enough water:

• Increased protein intake requires more water to help clear your body of waste products such as ammonia and urea.

• Sweating from highly intense resistance workouts might cause you to dehydrate and lose more water more quickly.

• Mild dehydration can decrease strength and energy levels.

To stay well hydrated, multiply your bodyweight in pounds by 0.55. That number is the number of ounces of water you should consume in ounces each day.

So for example, here is what that calculation would look like for a 150 lb. individual:

150 X 0.55 = 82.5 Ounces

That equates to roughly 10 eight ounce glasses of water each day.

Remember that the actual amount of water your body needs will also depend on the volume of your workouts, ambient air temperature, and the types of food you eat.