Water: The Ultimate “Supplement”
By Phil Sims
Did you know that our muscles are actually made up of about 75% Water? That’s right. Our muscles are MOSTLY comprised of just plain old H-2-0! Yet most guys limit their water intake to a few trips to the water fountain in between sets at the gym.
Did you think that all those cans of fizzy crap during the day would be all you’d need to stay hydrated? Or maybe you’re taking the “athlete’s path” and sucking down sugary sports drinks because these are “made” for you and you need the “electrolytes”?
Sorry but the absolute best nutrient you can put in your body is just plain old water…and the better the quality…the better your performance. So called “sports drinks” are LOADED with sugar because they’re actually meant to only be consumed during strenuous, duration sports when your blood sugar and glycogen levels drop.
During these times, the quick replenishing of sugar in your body provides the immediate fuel you need to power through your event…but if you’re NOT in the middle of a high-intensity activity, these types of beverages only lead to insulin spikes and fat gains. Same thing goes for fruit juices, supermarket fruit smoothies, and even a lot of the new “fitness waters”.
Drink about eight 16 oz glasses of water throughout the day (about a gallon) and you’ll increase nutrient absorption, workout performance, AND “cell volumisation” to increase the actual SIZE of your muscles.
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Just for interests sake, I drink 6 litres of water a day.
I hold onto water quite easily so this helps flush any excess water retention.
By not drinking water your body will actually try and hold onto water, never really worked that one out myself but thats the case.
What I do to make sure I get my intake in is carry a 2 litre bottle around with me, eg at home, work etc….I then say I am gonna drink 3 of these today….Job Done!!
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