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How Much Water Should You Really Drink Every Day?

Stay Hydrated. Stay Healthy.

Water is often called the elixir of life, and for good reason. Our bodies depend on it for survival, and staying adequately hydrated is crucial for overall health and well-being. But how much water should you be drinking each day? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all, as it depends on various factors, including environmental conditions and individual physiology.

You’ve probably heard the rule of thumb that suggests drinking eight 8 glasses of water a day, which is roughly equivalent to 2 liters. This is a general guideline that can work for many people. However, some experts recommend a slightly higher intake, around 2.5 – 3 liters (or about 13 cups) daily depending on environmental and physiological factors. 

Environmental Factors

Environmental conditions play a significant role in determining your daily water needs. Here are a few key factors to consider:

  1. Climate: If you live in a hot and humid climate, you’ll likely need to consume more water to compensate for increased sweating and fluid loss. In contrast, individuals in cooler climates may require less water.

  2. Physical Activity: Exercise increases your body’s water requirements. The more you sweat during workouts, the more water you need to replenish lost fluids. Athletes and active individuals often require more than the standard recommendation.

  3. Illness: When you’re sick, especially with a fever or gastrointestinal illness, you may lose more fluids through sweating and vomiting. It’s essential to increase your water intake to prevent dehydration during illness.

Individual Physiology

Beyond environmental factors, your individual physiology also plays a crucial role in determining your daily water needs. Consider these aspects:

  1. Body Size and Muscle Mass: Larger individuals and those with higher muscle mass generally require more water. 

  2. Age: Children and the elderly may have different hydration needs. Children tend to have higher water requirements relative to their body size, while older adults may be less sensitive to thirst signals.

  3. Health Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as kidney disease and diabetes, can affect your fluid balance. Always follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations for fluid intake if you have such conditions.

Remember, whether it’s 2 liters or 3 liters a day, finding the right balance of water intake for your body and lifestyle is the key to a healthier, hydrated you. 

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Three weeks of PARC Reformer 😱

WOW time flies when you're having fun! It's been 3 weeks since we opened the doors to our brand new PARC Reformer Studio and we have loved hearing how much you're all enjoying the new space! 

It's great to see our PARC community making the most of the new reformer studio and trying out all the amazing new features including the Virtual and On-demand options to fit in with busy schedules. 

Thanks for your patience as we worked through some booking challenges in the first few days. Want to try it for yourself? bookings are open via the Xplor App or Customer Portal.

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Keep the momentum going and make PARC Reformer a regular part of your routine. We’ll see you in the Studio soon!

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Thank you Rotary Peninsula 2.0 & the 2025 Rotary Birth tree 🌳

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0 Birth Tree helps to raise funds for swim programs in our community, with $45 of every contribution going straight back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. 

Registrations for the Birth Tree are now available for all babies born in 2025. 

For more information or if you would like to register your child for the 2025 Rotary Birth Tree please head to the website. Link in bio

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Important Centre Update 

Closure Notice: The 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July.

We are undertaking significant tiling and improvement works in the Main 50m Pool. This means that the Main 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July (4 week closure period). 

What services are impacted? 
• CLOSED: Over the period, the 50m pool will be closed. 
• OPEN: All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run. 
 
To learn more about these planned works and how the closure impact you, please visit our website via link in bio
If you would like to suspend your membership for the closure period, you can do so via our website, link in bio
 
Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to enhance your PARC experience with these important upgrades.

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Aquatic Playground Closure 🛠 
 
The Aquatic playground will be closed for planned maintenance from Tuesday 17 June to Tuesday 24 June. 
 
This maintenance requires the playground to be dry in order to be repaired. The Learn to Swim, Toddler pool and Waterslides are still available for your enjoyment. 
 
We hope to reopen the Aquatic Playground in full on 24 June. 
 
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 

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PARC Cafe staff attempted the Ice Chocolate challenge and it got messy. 😂

Who had the best technique and who caved under the cold? You decide! 👇

Kynen - ❤️, Maddy - 👍, Maya - 😂 or Bella - 😲

Vote below who you think is the Ice Chocolate Champion! 🏆

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Our industry awards night is tonight! 🌟🏆

The Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards recognise outstanding achievement and commitment to the industry. This year our facilities and many of our wonderful staff have been nominated for their contributions, and all of the hard work they do for our community.

Peninsula Leisure are finalists for the following awards:

Facility Management Award (Large) – PARC
Facility Management Award (Seasonal) – PINES
Sustainability Award – PARC
Community Impact Award – Peninsula Leisure 
Group Exercise Instructor Award – Belinda Butterfield
Membership Sales Award – Clair Porter
Personal Trainer/Gym Instructor Award – Nic Hough
Swim Teacher Award (General) – Ellie Spasevski

Good luck to all our finalists, thank you for all the work you do, we can't wait to share the night with you all! 

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