8 Reasons You Probably Need To Be Drinking More Water #5 Posted by Marianne D on October 21, 2013 in 8 Reasons You Probably Need To Be Drinking More Water | 15573 Views | Leave a response #5 – Water Helps Your Joints Hydration is key when exercising (image source) it’s important to drink water in order to keep joints and muscles healthy – especially when exercising! Lack of fluids can contribute to a painful condition in the joints called gout, where acidic crystals build up. Previous Next