Water comprises about 50%-60% of total body weight
Drink slowly
Keep water within reach at all times
Drink water before, during and after exercising
Benefits Your body depends on water for its proper functioning. It makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Besides being essential for hydration and lubrication of joints, eyes, mouth, and intestinal tract, water is a mandatory detoxifier as it helps flush out toxins from your body and get rid of waste through sweat and urine. It is also necessary for the regulation of body temperature and the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.