The majority of the earth is made up of water…so is our body.
Most don’t realise it, but your skin, cells, organs, even bones comprise a vast amount of water and this water needs to be constantly replenished to survive.
Likewise, our metabolism and daily bodily functions require us to be well hydrated in order to operate optimally, at full capacity, 24/7. Just a slight level of dehydration, even 2-3%, can slow down your system and make you feel sluggish, lethargic and tired.
What’s worse, most people, when feeling tired or run down, usually turn to caffeine for a hit of energy. While this may give you an initial burst of energy or alertness, it is short-lived and you will soon find yourself in a rut again.
“Super hydration” is a term used to describe a process of loading up on an excess amount of water in a relatively short period of time. Even though I used the term “excess”, often this is merely the amount of fluid required to restore normal hydration levels.
By super hydrating your system, you will flush toxins and waste product from your system, restore your metabolic rate and other important systems to full capacity and feel a whole lot fresher and alert.
So, before you go to the cafe first thing in the morning, down at least 1 litre as quickly as you can, then commit to drinking at least 2 more litres throughout the duration of the day. Some would argue this is not even close to super hydrating and is what would be deemed the requisite amount of water each day. Forget about worrying about washing away salts or such nonsense, you won’t even come close to that. Just drink as much water as you can and feel the difference!
About the Author
Ryan Mitchell is the owner of Evolution Fitness Centre and is a qualified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Ryan is dedicated to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals and draws on his experience and knowledge gained from training people of all ages and fitness levels. Ryan is a former Australian Powerlifiting Champion and Australian team member.
