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How Much Water Per Day—Why the “8 Glasses a Day” Rule Doesn’t Work for Everyone (Verywell Health)

Posted: Jul 08, 2025 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Verywell Health on July 8, 2025.

While the common “8 glasses per day” rule is a general guide, daily water needs vary depending on factors such as age, sex, activity level, and diet. Your total hydration also includes fluids from other drinks and water-rich foods...

The American Council on Exercise has suggested the following basic guidelines for drinking water before, during, and after exercise:

• Drink 17 to 20 ounces of water two to three hours before exercising.
• Drink 8 ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before starting to exercise or during your warm-up.
• Drink 7 to 10 ounces of water every 10 to 20 minutes during exercise.
• Drink 8 ounces of water no more than 30 minutes after you stop exercising...

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