how much water do we need?

[Zuikqero]

I wanted to know how much water do we actually need as bodybuilders and weightlifters
I’ve seen a lot of people say that you need a half a gallon others have said you need a gallon and some people actually claim to drink two gallons of water especially big bodybuilders
what is the reality and how much do you personally drink every day?

 

[stevesmi]

it depends on many factors

if you sweat a lot you need more.
if you fast a lot you need more

if you eat a lot of fruits and veggies you need less

 

[MUSTANG_18]

I wanted to know how much water do we actually need as bodybuilders and weightlifters
I’ve seen a lot of people say that you need a half a gallon others have said you need a gallon and some people actually claim to drink two gallons of water especially big bodybuilders
what is the reality and how much do you personally drink every day?

i would get 1 gallon of water per day like clockwork

 

[RickRock13]

Theres no set answer. Input is affected by output. The more exercise you do and more active you are the more water you need

 

[SteveMobsterG]

It moderates according to circumstances. More when hot.

 

[JasonPriest]

If you live in a mild climate you need a lot less water than people think

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro on a hot day in texas workin the ranch i can drink 2-3 gallons of water, that doesn't count the extra hooch

 

[Quadsweep]

the way the planet keeps getting hotter and hotter you're going to need more and more water

 

[Austin316]

I would aim for half a gallon a day at minimum

 

[sambee38]

if you sweat a lot at your workout I would drink afterwards

 

[BookerTNY]

the more you sweat the more you're going to need to drink it back

 

[Arabian]

the guys above gave you some good tips stick to maybe half a gallon to a gallon a day average

 

[Zyglamail]

unless you're doing dry fasting you should be drinking lots of water every day as an athlete

 

[Shrine]

water consumption can be overrated but at the same time it can be underrated

 

[caligirl85]

you can end up with heat exhaustion if you're not getting enough water if it's really hot and you're sweating

 

[zedhed]

you keep yourself cool with cold showers as well that helps

 

[ballin2504]

I go for a gallon a day

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

For me, 2-3 litres per day depending on the other factors already mentioned above.

 

[Noah Wixx]

I typically do 2-4L of water a day but my gym has no ac and I work hard so I sweat a ton.

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

your body also indicates need of water........

 

[RoySimpson]

staying hydrated is important grab electrolytes!

 

[HermQ]

Theres a lot of opinions out there, but the truth is it depends on your body size, how hard you train, and how much you sweat.

For most lifters, around 1 gallon (about 3.7 liters) a day is a solid goal. If you're training hard, sweating a lot, or in a hot place, you might need more. But drinking 2 gallons isn’t necessary for most people.

Personally, I aim for just under a gallon a day. I drink more if I’m doing a heavy workout or it’s hot outside. Best way to check if you’re getting enough is your urine — if it’s light yellow, you’re good. If it’s dark, drink more. Just don’t force water down nonstop. More isn’t always better.