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The Importance of Hydration

  • slwsportsmassage
  • Aug 21
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 5


Drinking water from a bottle

We all know we should be drinking a good amount of water. The 2 litres a day on average rule is talked about and advertised everywhere, but do we truly know and care about why staying hydrated is so important?




What does hydration do for the body?

Staying well hydrated has a wide range of positive physical effects because water is essential for nearly every system in the body, it’s basically your body’s best friend. Stay topped up and here’s what happens:


  1. Happy Heart & Smooth Circulation Hydration keeps your blood flowing like a well-oiled machine, so your heart doesn’t have to work overtime. Think of it as giving your body’s “pump” a well-deserved break.

  2. Muscles That Don’t Complain Cramps? Nope. Stiff joints? Not today. Water is like WD-40 for your muscles and joints—keeping everything moving, sliding, and stretching without protest. If you've been for a massage and got cramp...you know why!

  3. Glow-Up for Your Skin Hydration plumps up your skin, keeps it bouncy, and helps smooth out those "sleep lines". I can certainly tell by my skin when I've not drank enough water.

  4. Brain Power Boost Your brain is about 75% water, so when you’re hydrated it’s basically in its happy place. Cue sharper focus, better memory, and fewer “why did I just walk into this room?” moments.

  5. Digestion & Detox Made Easy Water is your gut’s secret weapon - helping with digestion, nutrient absorption, and keeping things moving along nicely. Bonus: it also helps your kidneys clear out all the rubbish.

  6. Built-In Air Conditioning Sweat is your body’s way of saying “don’t worry, I’ve got this.” Hydration makes sure your internal thermostat works properly, so you don’t overheat.

  7. Energy That Lasts Even mild dehydration can zap your energy and mood. Staying hydrated keeps your metabolism humming and your cells happy.

Bottom line... Hydration = energy, glow, focus, and fewer aches. Dehydration = cranky, sluggish, and headaches. So keep that water bottle handy - your body (and brain!) will thank you.




 
 
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