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Continuously drinking water throughout the day is essential to your success. You should drink at least eight to ten glasses a day. You should consume more than ten glasses if you are active. Adequate hydration is important especially when exercising. Lack of water may cause decreased performance, headaches, and constant fatigue. Fluids have at least three important functions.
1. Transport glucose to working muscles and carries away metabolic by-products.
2. Fluid in urine eliminates metabolic waste products.
3. Fluid in sweat dissipates heat through the skin.