Research indicates that for every hour you spend exercising aerobically, you extend your life two hours. Increasing your intake of green leafy vegetables will provide you with many necessary vitamins needed for a healthy body. Tomatoes have a carotenoid called Lycopene that has been proven to reduce the risk of many types of cancers including prostate and breast cancer. Exercising has more benefits than you think. This is an indicator that more recovery time is needed.
Adequate rest is essential in the recovery period after exercise.
Without rest, over time the body can become overtrained. You can avoid this by allowing enough recovery time between workouts and getting plenty of sleep each night. It might be too late if you drink water only when you are thirsty. Chances are you are already dehydrated. This is an indicator that more recovery time is needed.