Pros and cons of sports drinks; water may be just as beneficial

[jmoon219]

My doctor told me to not only drink lots of water, but to drink it well beyond the call of thirst. I don't mind some water, but sheesh, there is such a thing as over hydration!

[orks2]

@jmoon219. Over hydration? For none-sportsman, none-sport-supplement user, over hydration would be around 4-5 liters depending on diet.

Drinking 3 litres of pure water a day is needed for the body, thirst means your body is calling for water.