Outside: 5 Easy Ways to Drink More Water

Because staying hydrated doesn’t have to be complicated

By Jenny McCoy
May 10, 2023

We’ve all heard it before: Hydration is good for your health and athletic performance. The thing is, maintaining adequate water levels is easier said than done. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller says her patients report water as one of the hardest things to consume. “They either find it not desirable,” says Feller, “or they forget.”

Jen Scott, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and running coach, says that skimping on water can lead to a host of negative effects including, zapped energy, elevated heart rate, GI distress, diminished blood flow to your organs and muscles, decreased lubrication around your joints, and increased muscle fatigue and soreness. Or, as Feller puts it: “Without proper hydration, the body just does not function optimally.”

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