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Water for life.

One of the most commonly-asked questions heard by a fitness trainer is, "how much water should I drink?" One might ask you, "Are you thirsty?" Did you know that if you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water? When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off. There is more than [...]

Practical Tidbits: What Causes Cramping?

Readers want to know: "What causes cramping?" The number one reason for a leg, calf, or foot cramp is dehydration. The easiest way to resolve this problem is to drink more water. If consuming more water does not resolve the problem, consult a physician, you might be mineral deficient. Most people drink just enough water [...]