Water is the most abundant, yet possibly the most overlooked, substance in the body. The body's fluid status is a truly delicate balance, so much so that experts rank water second only to oxygen as essential for life. Water plays a vital role in all bodily processes by providing a universal medium for chemical reactions, lubrication, nutrient delivery, waste disposal, heat dispersion and temperature regulation. In order to consider what fluids to drink, when to …showed first 75 words of 1147 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1147 total…frequent intervals helps optimize hydration. * The World Health Organization recommends drinking 6 to 8 large glasses a water a day. But it must be remembered that this is only to maintain normal fluid balance and does not take into account the extra fluid demands of exercise. Drink at least half a liter of water before exercise to ensure your fluid levels are up to start and then continue taking in as much as you can during exercise.