Comments on: How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Exercise Sessions

By: hannarodriguez

hannarodriguez — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:48:31 +0000

But on the other hand alcohol can offer considerable health benefits, but this is only true if it is taken moderately which is a bit difficult indeed.

By: amandahamilton

amandahamilton — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:13:07 +0000

If you really want to stay fit and healthy and lose weight as well i guess that is already one good reason for you to stop drinking alcohol.

By: Debrielle Smith

Debrielle Smith — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:46:43 +0000

That certainly makes a lot of sense, alcohol is definitely be avoided, if possible don’t drink alcohol at all. it may only cause you a lot of trouble.

By: Stu

Stu — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 07:10:04 +0000

Really interesting article and it makes alot of sense. All alcohol we consume will have an effect on our exercise and its no coincedence we feel lethargic when trying to run the day after with a hangover!
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By: Roxy

Roxy — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:54:31 +0000

I drank some brandy (five mixed drinks) and went on a 4-mile run and feel great. I’m drinking plenty of water and getting dinner ready. I feel little effect to none from the alcohol actually having a impact on my run. Maybe a little more energy than usual. Other than that all is well.

By: Paramjit

Paramjit — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:37:07 +0000

Alcohol does have an impact. If you are trying to lose weight, I would recommend to stay away from alcohol until your goals are met. If you are happy with your weight, there is nothing wrong with indulging once in a while.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:38:15 +0000

Question:
Around lunchtime I went for a 2 mile run. After, I had an apple and plenty of water. For dinner (around 7ish) I had chicken and pasta and a single glass of white wine. Is that bad? I didn’t think it would be until reading this.. and now I am not so sure.

By: Paramjit

Paramjit — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:50:12 +0000

Many people do not realize or choose to be ignorant about the effects of alcohol on weight loss and exercise. Alcohol affects sports performance.

By: Sports Recovery

Sports Recovery — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:03:59 +0000

As a runner, I can tell that alcohol really affects your performance. I noted that each time I drank alcohol, the next day I was quite unable to run an hour and I was out of breath (tired)… After reading your post, it will be no more alcohol before (or even after) exercising.

By: Susan Krauss Whitbourne

Susan Krauss Whitbourne — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:16:03 +0000

My recent Psych Today readers poll shows similar findings across a variety of age groups. Readers might want to read about the explanations that a psychologist offers for the alcohol-exercise link: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201004/i-drink-therefore-i-work-out-unraveling-the-alcohol-exercise-connect
I welcome your comments