30 Nov The Importance of Water……..

This weeks blog post comes from FlexFood Featured Coach, Katharine Hardy, regarding the importance of water and staying hydrated…..

I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, it’s SUCH an important part of maintaining a healthy body. And maybe the reason some of us don’t drink enough is because we don’t actually realise WHY it’s so important.

Water is needed for every single metabolic process, including protein synthesis. So if your training intensity is high, one of the simplest things you can do for your body is to drink more water.

Are you getting enough water?

Did you know that consuming caffeine, albeit via fluid sources, can increase fluid loss through it’s natural diuretic effect on the body when in larger doses. When this happens, the body begins storing water. Conventional wisdom tells you 6-8 glasses of water is enough per day. If you’re training for an unconventional physique, you need more. Aim for at least a half gallon to a gallon per day, depending on your activity level.

Water Helps Metabolise Fat

Without enough water, the kidneys can’t function properly. When this happens, some of the load is transferred to the liver. The liver metabolizes stored fat for energy. If the liver is doing some of the kidneys’ work, it can lead to a decrease in the body’s ability to metabolize fat. In addition, water can actually reduce feelings of hunger.

Water Helps Your Supplements Work Better

Supplements like creatine work in part because it pulls water in muscle cells, thereby creating an anabolic environment needed for growth through cell volumization. For this to work efficiently, you need plenty of water.

To contact Katharine for any coaching requests you can do so via the FlexFood app “Coach” screen or by contacting her on the below:

Website: www.northstarpt.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthStartPersonalTraining

Gym: The Gym Group, Gosforth (Newcastle Upon Tyne)