It amazes me how many different variations there are on the water theme. There's tap water, filtered water, bottled water, sparkling water, Vitaminwater, Fruitwater, Fruit2O, and now Function Water. The bottle says it's "vapor distilled water + electrolytes." Vapor distilling removes all impurities, so supposedly it makes this water taste better than ordinary water (my mouth couldn't tell the difference).
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Recent research may say that there is no proven benefit to drinking eight glasses of water a day, but I for one feel better when I stay hydrated. Especially if you're sweating on a regular basis you're going to want to keep the water coming. Water is also my beverage of choice over high calorie sodas.
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I know it seems like common sense, but don't drink pool water. Chlorine doesn't kill germs and bacteria instantaneously, and there are chlorine resistant parasites that could be hanging out in the water. The number of cases of Crypto, one of those chlorine resistant parasites, has tripled in the last three years.
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At my gym, you are required to bring water to a spin class, because an hour of profuse sweating means you are going to have to sip regularly to stay hydrated. But here's a thought: Make sure you start you workout well hydrated. This will seriously improve your performance and help your precious bottle of water last a little longer during your workout.
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Water is considered essential for all areas of life, and staying hydrated when exercising is important especially in this Summer heat. How much do you know about the water you drink. Take this quiz and see.
