Sadly, working out and going out don’t tend to complement each other all that well. Just as no one (literally no one) at the pub wants to hear about how many calories you burned at circuits earlier, your performances in the gym, or at your local parkrun, are going to take a big hit if you’re drinking too much on a regular basis.
That’s not to say going teetotal is the answer – a drink with mates is important, not just to keep up a social life, but also to reduce stress levels and relax. That said, bringing your boozing into check is a sure-fire way to ramp up your progress, whatever your chosen form of fitness. Here are some very good reasons why…