Back this week with Part 2 of ‘Alcohol around life and training’. This weeks episode has far more information than last weeks episode. I go into a range of reasons that consuming alcohol around training is not the best for us. I also finish off the episode with a good ol fashion ramble about all the things that run through my mind on a regular basis. The episode goes a bit like this: Recap of Last weeks main points (0:00 - 5:30)How does alcohol effect our ability to recover?

Alcohol contributes to muscle breakdown

Space out drinking and training to reduce the effects of alcohol

You want your training to trend up not down

Alcohol and its effects on Hormones

It causes imbalances that can lead to Depression and Anxiety

Alcohol puts your body under stress. Impacting its ability to function

Alcohol impairs the bodies ability to absorb calcium

Over indulging in alcohol can lead to a fatty liver

Effects of alcohol on performance and recovery

Your body is going to be focused on the alcohol and not on repairing your body after your workouts

It disrupts your REM sleep cycle

It can result in dehydration

Consumption of alcohol post workout

Top Takeaways

Brief Recap of what i’ve gone over so far

How has my week been?

When did Eating Disorders become a thing

I don’t like body building

I saw Dr Strange

Strength Goals

How long I’ve spent on my bikes

The Hard days count more than the good days