Why use a reusable water bottle at the gym? There are three things I never leave the house without – my house keys, my wallet and my reusable water bottle. Staying hydrated is essential not just when you are exercising but for your general well-being regardless of whether you are having a physically active day or not. In this article ‘why use a reusable water bottle I list my four favorite reasons for why owning a reusable drink bottle is great for you, your wallet and the environment.
1) The Sustainable Way To Stay Hydrated
The bottled water industry is a multi-billion dollar business. You can buy plastic water bottles just about everywhere you go. Did you know that Americans buy 50 billion plastic water bottles every year (Source: Eco Friendly Habits)? This means that every day countless plastic bottles end up in landfill, or even worse, in our oceans where they become a threat to marine life and ecosystems.
Why use a reusable water bottle? Using a reusable water bottle is a great and eco-friendly way to combat this aspect of plastic pollution. My favorite type of reusable water bottles are ones made out of stainless steel because they are light and unbreakable (unlike glass bottles) so are perfect to throw in your backpack and take with you wherever you go. Stainless steel drink bottles literally last a lifetime so they are an investment that pays off quickly. I bought myself a reusable stainless steel water bottle more than 10 years ago and it still works perfectly fine after all these years and I don’t think I have bought bottled water since.
2) A Fun way to drink water
Reusable drink bottles come in so many different forms, colors and sizes – your favorite drink bottle is definitely out there! Stainless steel drink bottles are possibly the most popular ones. They are also really practical to take to the gym with you as you don’t have to worry about it breaking. Go for the classic stainless-steel silver look, or choose a funky color – the choice is yours; pick a size that suits you best and you’re on your way to easily stay on top of your hydration, save money as well as saving plastic bottles from potentially ending up in our precious oceans.
3) Saving You Money
Once you have a reusable water bottle, you’ll start noticing that many work places or public spaces such as parks or train stations provide water fountains/dispensers and you can fill up your drink bottle for free. Not that you can’t fill up your empty store-bought plastic water bottle at a water dispenser but let’s be honest– we don’t often keep and carry empty plastic drink bottles with us but often throw them out once the bottle is empty.
4) The Healthier Alternative
If you don’t drink enough water, then buying a reusable drink bottle may be a way for you to improve your hydration. For example, you can buy a large 2 liter drink bottle, fill it up in the morning and aim to empty your bottle before the end of the day – any other drinks like a cup of tea are a bonus!
You may find that when you always carry a water bottle with you, you automatically drink more without even trying. You may also notice that your body will crave water over other drinks which is great news because clean water is really the best way for us to hydrate our bodies!
I filter my tap water with a Berkey Water Filter which I highly recommend. Berkey Filters are water purifiers that remove bacteria, viruses and other contaminants from the water. It not only makes the water taste good but I also find it removes the smell of chlorine and I can be rest assured that the water is safe to drink.
Summary
Why use a reusable water bottle? No matter your personal reason for buying a reusable drink bottle, staying hydrated throughout your day will be a huge advantage not only for your general well-being but especially your gym performance. This is because your muscles work and recover much faster and better when you are properly hydrated!
Our bodies make up 70% of water and require water all day so it should be a top priority for us to make sure we are staying hydrated with the best possible water!