Its finally Friday and you just got off work. Now youre thinking about going out later and having a few drinks with your friends and relaxing. After all, you worked hard all week and you certainly deserve a little enjoyment and fun now that the weekends here so theres nothing wrong with going out and having a few drinks with your friends, right?
Anyway, like always, tomorrow is a workout day and since you exercise regularly and take care of yourself a little alcohol wont hurt anything along the way, right? Well, before you head out to the local pub, here are a few things to consider in making your choice of just how much you really want to drink.
Studies have shown that small amounts of alcohol increase muscular endurance and strength output, but, these benefits are very short lived. After around twenty or so minutes, the problems start. All the negative side affects of alcohol fully outweigh any possible benefits it can have to anyone. Alcohol is a toxin (poison) and so a whole host of physical abnormalities can arise.
These can reduce your strength, endurance, recovery capabilities, aerobic capacity, ability to metabolize fat and muscle growth. Alcohol...