alcohol and exercise what are the effects of alcohol on exercise and fitness? what are the...
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Alcohol and Exercise
• What are the effects of alcohol on exercise and fitness?
• What are the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption
• How to calculate units• How to cut down
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• More people are taking part in sport
• NHS figures show that ½ of those who drank exceeded the lower risk guidelines
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Effects of alcohol on exercise and fitness
• Drinking alcohol post exercise can undo all the good work you have done
• Alcohol can reduce the amount of fat you are able to burn by exercising
• Alcohol gets in the way of the nutritional benefits of the healthy meals you eat
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• Alcohol is a diuretic and can lead to dehydration especially if combined with sweating
• When your body is breaking down alcohol it can’t produce as much glucose so you will have less energy
• Coordination, dexterity, concentration and reactions could be adversely affected also
• Long term effects of drinking above the recommended guidelines include heart disease, liver disease and cancer
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Daily unit guidelines
• Government recommended daily alcohol intake:
• 2-3 units per day for women• 3-4 units per day for men
• How to calculate a unitVolume mls /1000x % abv Eg a 175 ml glass of 13% wine = 175/1000x13=2.275units
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How to cut down
• Drinking above the recommended lower risk guidelines can result in the body building up a tolerance
• Taking days off from drinking can lower or ‘reset’ your tolerance, so it becomes easier to cut back
• For more facts and to assess your drinking drinkaware.co.uk – understanding your drinking