Carrying your water bottle on your head is optional

This photo could be said to demonstrate the connection between weight training and hydration.  Or not, but let’s pretend.  Point is, both are important.

Weight training, among other things, improves our bone density.  If we want to age well, like the youthful-countenanced cherub in the photo, we need to ensure that our bones are strong so we can continue to enjoy our recreational pursuits and also, say, put on our own pants in the morning.  There is nothing quite so disheartening as having to ask for help with things that used to be easy; let’s postpone that as long as possible.

Hydration improves mood.  Feeling cranky?  Try drinking some water.  Cognitive function also improves with proper hydration (For the dehydrated among us, let me rephrase:  we think better with enough water.).  Water helps the body flush out waste products, literally.

Conveniently, when we lift weights, we need to rest to allow our bodies’ energy systems to recharge.  While we do that, we can drink water.

Bottom line for the to-do list:  lift stuff and drink water.