this post was submitted on 10 Aug 2023
20 points (100.0% liked)

Fitness

3987 readers
1 users here now

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 

How much does drinking after a workout affect recovery and growth?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Another way to look at it is alcohols impact on sleep, which is vital to recover and growth. According to Dr. Matthew Walker (a sleep scientist and author of the popular book Sleep), even one drink of alcohol can interrupt healthy sleep patterns. Alcohol gives a sedation like effect instead of allowing for proper sleep cycles.