Sep 1, 2025

 by Mike Bevard

Here’s the “catch-22” so many of us run into…

You know that taking a walk or getting in a workout would give you more energy…

But you don’t have enough energy to do it in the first place! 

My usual solution is to just commit to just 5 minutes, even if it’s only bodyweight exercises while you watch your favorite TV show...

But since we’re talking about brain health this month, I want to throw in another tip for you that most people overlook — and that tip is to HYDRATE. 

Why drink more water?

Because sometimes, our lack of motivation has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with the fact that our brain needs more water.

Studies show that 75% of adults in the U.S. are chronically dehydrated and only drink 2.5 cups of water per day on average…

And when we’re dehydrated, we’re more likely to have: 

• Less energy
• Low moods 
• Trouble focusing
• Fuzzy memory
• Poor reaction time 
• And even lower self-esteem (yes, really!)

No wonder it feels harder to get up and workout! 

So instead of throwing in the towel because you’re just not feeling it…

Drink some water first.

I know you were probably hoping for a more exciting answer…

But it really CAN be that simple! 

Get After It! 
Coach Mike