why water?

[what_else_should_i_do]

why is water so important,im bulking at the moment,wont jus milk be ok?please some one explain thanks,simple terms will do,im just not a water fan...more full cream milk thanks

 

[HeartofaLeo]

In order to move muscle, you need water. Muscle is considered an active tissue and water is found in the highest concentrations in active tissue.

If your body is dehydrated, chances are you're not going to have a very productive weight lifting session. Why? Your muscles are deprived of electrolytes.

Muscles are controlled by nerves.

The electrical stimulation of nerves and contraction of muscles are the result of the exchange of electrolyte minerals dissolved in water.

It's essential that you drink water for building muscle. Without enough water, your muscles are not getting enough electrolytes. Muscle strength and control are weakened. If you want to build muscle, than you must keep your body well hydrated.

Water also helps out with the lubrication of your joints. Water is an ingredient in the makeup of the synovial fluid, which is the lubricating fluid between your joints.

If your weight lifting diet is lacking in water, even for a brief period, less fluid is available to protect these areas.

As you add more weight and stress to your body, the demands from weight lifting on the joints will increase. Adequate protective fluid is essential for optimum performance and to give longer life to your joints. Believe me, once your joints go, its never the same.

 

[Trevdog]

He's correct. However, you don't necessarily have to drink plain water to be properly hydrated. Milk contains plenty of water. I drink more water if I flavor it with lemon juice or crystal light.

 

[lucky6914]

You need water, it creates a anabolic environment and helps keep your system clean.

 

[pineapple]

He's correct. However, you don't necessarily have to drink plain water to be properly hydrated. Milk contains plenty of water. I drink more water if I flavor it with lemon juice or crystal light.

So does food I looked at the ingredients on the milk carton....no water included. Milk actually solidifies inside your stomach, kinda like eggs do.

 

[Trevdog]

So does food I looked at the ingredients on the milk carton....no water included. Milk actually solidifies inside your stomach, kinda like eggs do.

Don't try to confuse the issue by being overtechnical. I don't really care what the label says, the point is you can improve hydration by drinking lots of fluids, not just water.

Are you telling me that drinking milk actually makes you more dehydrated than you were before you drank it?

 

[Trevdog]

Cow milk (whole)
Nutritional value per 100 g
Energy 60 kcal 250 kJ
----------------------------
Carbohydrates 5.2 g
- Sugars 5.2 g
- Lactose 5.2 g
Fat 3.25 g
- saturated 1.9 g
- monounsaturated 0.8 g
- polyunsaturated 0.2 g
Protein 3.2 g
* Water 88 g *
Vitamin A 28 μg 3%
Thiamin (Vit. B1) 0.04 mg 3%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0.18 mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.44 μg 18%
Vitamin D 40 IU 20%
Calcium 113 mg 11%
Magnesium 10 mg 3%
Potassium 143 mg 3%

Source(s):

www.wikipedia.com

 

[VICIOUS_BEAST]

muscle is 75% water....

 

[what_else_should_i_do]

wow gr8 help i understand now,thank you very much