As a group, gym-goers drink more than non-gym-goers, according to astudy from the University of Miami.
And the trend of combining alcohol with exercise is farther-reaching than just partaking in a happy hour or two.
So does that mean that alcohol and exercise go together as well as vodka and soda?
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And how much can you sip before your fitness starts to suffer?
Not to mention, it impacts motor functioning and changes the way you respond to stimuli, says Hokemeyer.
To see those gains, your body needs to repair those tears and grow back stronger.
And get this,one study by Northwestern Medicinefound that people may drink more on the days they exercise.
However, not all experts agree on this point.
Bottom line: Whether it’s duration, speed, or intensity, your fitness is going to suffer.
Calories in Alcohol
If you’re into fitness, you’re likely into healthy food.
And, well, alcohol is full of empty calories.
“Alcohol is alcohol,” he says.
What’s Your Tolerance?
Unsurprisingly, that threshold is different for everyone, says Hokemeyer.
