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Alcohol and weight training.

What are the effects of alcohol and weight training. I have often found that I have regressed after binge drinking on the weekends.

I am trying to bulk up. (naturally slim)

Thanks.

Reply 1

Bis

It will effect your testosterone levels and reduce the amount of protein your body uses to synthesize muscle gain. Not good, but in moderation it won't pose a huge problem.

Reply 2

Mark1987

I believe Guiness is the best drink for you, Carling and larger is particularly bad, but I wouldnt let training take over your life.

Think of all the people that do f all

Reply 3

theonehitwonder

Everything in moderation mate.

Reply 4

James

I do both, and never had a problem.

Reply 5

Jeremy

Guinness will more likely give you a hangover, but its nice ;-)
Sometimes when I'm drunk I get really gung-ho about working out, I would pick a dumbbell and clumsily do bicep curls and then look really odd trying to do pressups. Drinking on a friday or saturday should be fine, well it isn't perfect for you but at the end of the day who really cares if you're having a good time and burning the calories in the next morning?