Women's Fitness

Water works

It’s a no-brainer that you need to rehydrate after a workout, especially), which shows that nearly half (45 per cent) of the British population isn’t drinking the daily recommended amount of fluid. ‘Around 60 per cent of the body is made up of water… but despite this, drinking water isn’t at the top of our list of priorities,’ says co-founder Nick Herd, who has the following tips. ‘Set yourself a hydration goal, so you have something to work towards. Having a glass of water every morning is also a great way to set yourself up for the day, as is buying a reusable water bottle which provides a visual reminder to have more water.’ Drink up!

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