Bowflex Revolution Home Gym User Manual


 
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Drinking plenty of water is essential to the success
of this program. Drinking the recommended
amount of water can seem like a challenge at
first. Stick with it. Carry a large sport bottle or
similar item with you throughout the day. After
several weeks, you will find that you actually
thirst for more and more water, and the amounts
recommended are easily reached.
Superhydration aids fat loss in a number of ways.
First, the kidneys are unable to function without
adequate water. When they do not work to capacity
some of their load is dumped onto the liver.
This diverts the liver from its primary function,
which is to metabolize stored fat into usable energy.
Because it’s performing the chores of the water-
depleted kidneys, the liver metabolizes less fat.
Second, overeating can be averted through water
intake, as water can keep the stomach feeling full
and satisfied between meals.
Third, ice-cold water requires calories to warm it
to core body temperature. In fact, 1 US gallon of ice
cold water (3.8 l) generates 123 calories of heat energy
.
You’ll be drinking from 1 to 1 5/8 US gallons
(3.8 - 6.2 l) of water each day on the following
superhydration schedule:
Don’t be surprised if you have to make more than a
dozen trips to the rest room, especially during the
first week of the program. Remember, your body is
an adaptive system, and it will soon accommodate
the increased water consumption.
Note:
Although it is doubtful that you could ever drink
too much water, a few ailments can be negatively affected
by large amounts of fluid. For example, anyone with a
kidney disorder, or anyone who takes diuretics, should
consult a physician before going on the recommended
water-drinking schedule. If you have any doubts about the
recommendations, play it safe and check with your doctor.
Week 1 = drink four 32-oz. bottles (3.8 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 2 = drink four and a half 32-oz. bottles (4.3 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 3 = drink five 32-oz. bottles (4.6 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 4 = drink five and a half 32-oz. bottles (5.2 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 5 = drink six 32-oz. bottles (5.7 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Week 6 = drink six and a half 32-oz. bottles (6.2 l) of ice-cold water per day.
Superhydrate Your System