Water for Everyone!

Keep Yourself and Your Children Hydrated                                                    

Water is essential to maintain a healthy body. It is your main ingredient. Without water, your blood would not be able to transport oxygen, your white blood cells could not fight off infection, your kidneys could not get rid of waste and your sweat wouldn’t be present to cool you down. No questions about it, water is vital to life.  

So why not teach this to your children by switching their juices and sodas for a glass a water a few times a day? Kids do not have the same 10-12 glasses a day requirement as adults.  Click here to calculate your child's recommended daily water intake.  Start this healthy habit with them while they're young. It will help their bodies perform to the best of its ability and later in life it won’t be such a chore but rather a part of their healthy lifestyle.

 ~Allyson Hilliard, MD        

Allyson Hilliard is an instructor and supporter of Dance Trance Fredericksburg. She can be found regularly on our dance floor and we love her energy, her infectious smile and her words of wisdom for all of us on our fitness journey!

Tell us creative ways you encourage your children to drink more water in the comments below!