The Importance of Hydration

We are all familiar with the phrase “drink 8 glasses of water a day,” which, many of us can admit, we do not always follow. We do however need to make sure we are keeping our water consumption level up when we are physically active. Staying adequately hydrated while walking or hiking is crucial and is as essential as wearing the right shoes!


An average individual should drink about 62 ounces of water a day, but when being active, such as walking or hiking, you need to consume more. Factors that can attribute to the amount of water you should be drinking include the outside temperature, distance of walk and humidity level. You should also consider drinking water before your walk or hike, that way you won’t be dehydrated before you set out. Drinking a lot of water at one point throughout your walk won’t help a considerable amount; the right idea is to drink water periodically throughout your walk to maintain a steady level of hydration.

 
 
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