What’s one nutrient that has zero calories yet can boost your energy while working out? Water! Water is not only important to drink as you go about your daily business, but you need to make sure you’re drinking enough while working out. Dehydration can make you run out of steam while exercising — and even contribute to a lack of coordination, which will effect your form and could potentially contribute to an exercise-related injury.

You see, your body needs water to help it do certain things like regulate your body temperature, carry oxygen and nutrients to cells — and to help your heart function at its best. If you’re dehydrated, your workouts could suffer.

But how much water should you drink when you’ve got a workout planned? And when? Here are some tips on how much to drink before, during and after exercise:

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Most people who work out have no idea about how much they need to drink to keep their body hydrated. You might perspire more than you realize and it’s important to drink lots of liquids to avoid fatigue. It’s important to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after your exercise routine. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind to help keep your body properly hydrated along with tips on exactly what you need to be drinking.

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One of the biggest obstacles to healthy eating is a lack of time, which is what discourages many people from making the leap to eat much more healthily. Because fast food and junk food appears to be much more readily available than healthy options, many people simply succumb to the temptation and eat poorly during their busy days. What many people do not realize is that it only takes a little bit of pre-planning to ensure that meals and snacks are healthy during the day. The following are some tips which will help you opt for the healthier eating choices during your busy, stressful day.

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Water is a fantastic way to fill the gaps between meals. When your mouth wants to be busy, say around 3:00 in the afternoon when dinner is still a few hours away, a cold glass of water can help take your mind off of the snacking habit.

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If you have trouble getting in extra water during the day — because you find water a bit, well, bland — you may want to look into flavored, “nutrient-enhanced” water to up your water intake. Although I’m all for “eating” your vitamins, I’m not totally against a little boost through water.

I had the chance to review 3 flavors from Aquafina’s revamped Alive line of nutrient-enhanced water.

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Billions of dollars are spent every year on bottled water – something that you can get for almost free in your own home! Everyone complains about the high prices of gas and food, yet they are also willing to pay ridiculous amounts for water imported from France, Switzerland and even Texas.

So, why are we willing to pay so much for something we can get for mere pennies from our own faucet? Ask anyone, and they will tell you that it’s simply because it’s cleaner, healthier and it tastes better. But, would you believe that many studies have discovered that this isn’t actually true. Here are a couple facts you need to take into consideration before parting with your hard earned money.

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Everyone knows that water is good for us, and that we need to drink a certain amount each day to be healthy. But sometimes, it’s just so hard to choose water over the more flavorful drinks – like soda, juice, coffee, tea and all the other great tasting drinks available. Well, water is always the best choice, so if you need some more convincing, here are 7 reasons to say “Yes!” to water:

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