The benefits of drinking water could easily number in the hundreds. But one of the best reasons for drinking water may not be the most widely known. I believe that if this one fact was common knowledge, more people would be drinking water on a regular basis throughout the day and at every meal.

What is this great benefit of drinking water? Drinking Water Revs up the Metabolism.

German researches reported that after test subjects drank two cups of water, their metabolism soared by 30% and stayed elevated for 30-40 minutes. That means that drinking 10-12 glasses of water a day can actually help you lose weight.

What that means in for you and me is that drinking water while exercising will increase the calories you burn. Even better, after your exercise session is completed and you drink more water your body continues to burn calories. I'd say that's another great reason to keep drinking plenty of water.