Water is an essential part of any workout and consuming the correct amount of it increases benefits such as increase in the amount of calories burned while exercising, regulate the body temperature, lubricate the joints, regulate muscle, contractions and responses. When water intake is not sufficient, the body could experience decreased endurance, muscle cramps, loss of strength and concentration.
The recommended amount of water the body needs while exercising depends on the gender, size, type and length of exercise and the environment. When exercising, the body lose up to a gallon of water in an hour in a hot climate, and half that amount in a mild climate. Therefore you drink 8 to 16 ounces of water for every 15 minutes of exercise. Importantly, weigh yourself before and after workout to get an accurate estimate of your hydration needs.
Be careful not to chug water during a workout, which can lead to cramping. Sip it and use a container that has a precise measurement because, consuming large amounts of water if exercising for longer than an hour can lead to sodium(salt) imbalance in the body.
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