When did constantly having access to a bottle, cup, mug, or can become a necessity? When you were younger, strollers and cars didn’t have cup holders. People went to the movies and held their drinks. Today, cup holders are standard on almost everything with wheels. Do children’s tricycles come with cup holders today? If not, you can purchase a universal cup holder to take care of that problem. People understand that they need to drink more water than was previously thought. This has added to the need for cup holders. The Diet Coke or Pepsi addictions also help in that matter. Water, soda, juice, Gatorade, and morning coffee need a place to call home. This is advanced thinking; it used to be the opinion that drinking water was detrimental to athletic performance.
Water and Running
The theory was that drinking water caused side aches while running. Talk to any old-time marathoner. Anyone who played football, basketball, or ran marathons in the 70s never drank a sip of water. A neighbor, presently in his early 60s, ran marathons and played high school football in his teens and early 20s. Regardless of the heat, the distance, or the intensity of the sport, water was never an option. How foolish this philosophy was! Today it is understood that proper hydration actually improves running, endurance, and energy. If you are tired while hiking, running, or walking, you are probably dehydrated. By the time you feel thirsty, it is almost too late to rehydrate properly. A universal cup holder could help keep your water bottle handy.
Drinking Water Rule of Thumb
The basic rule of thumb for water is to drink half your body weight in ounces each day. If you weigh 150 pounds, you need 75 ounces of water each day. This is the minimum requirement for a healthy body. If it is hot, or you are exerting a lot of energy, you may need more water. A universal cup holder would keep that water on your stroller, on the door of your car, on your belt, ATV, or even your boat. They can hold almost any size can or water bottle securely. Who knows when the kick for drinking more fluid came into vogue; but it is a healthier way to live. It is convenient that movie theaters, cars, and strollers have cup holders to make your life just a little more convenient.