Does drinking water throughout the day actually help with exercise and its benefits? Is there any physiological benefit of drinking water throughout the day? Any information or links to studies is much appreciated.
Does drinking water throughout the day actually help with exercise and its benefits? Is there any physiological benefit of drinking water throughout the day? Any information or links to studies is much appreciated.
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Babies are 75% water by weight.
People who are fit have a much greater percentage of water in their bodies, as muscles are 75% water by weight, whereas fat is only 10% water by weight.
Primarily for this reason, Adults range from 40 to 70% water by weight, depending on fitness and conditioning.
Summing up, yes drinking water is extremely important, not only for fitness but especially for health and well being.
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