{"id":58258,"date":"2023-07-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/summer-cocktails-affect-your-fitness\/"},"modified":"2023-07-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T22:00:00","slug":"summer-cocktails-affect-your-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/discover\/summer-cocktails-affect-your-fitness\/","title":{"rendered":"How do your summer cocktails affect your fitness goals?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer is a time for barbecues, pool parties, weddings, camping and celebrating time off work.<\/strong> It\u2019s also a time when those tempting, mouth-watering cocktails start calling your name<\/strong>. We\u2019re not here to tell you to ignore that sweet call entirely – who doesn\u2019t want to cool down with a mojito on vacation? But since we\u2019re here to help you reach your maximum fitness potential, we\u2019re going to share a few facts and alternatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer cocktails and your fitness routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol impacts physical activity significantly<\/strong> – that isn\u2019t breaking news. But if you need a reason to swap the booze for a healthier slurp this summer, we\u2019ve got a few for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 – Dehydration creation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most hangover symptoms are a direct result of dehydration.<\/strong> Alcohol is a diuretic – so even if those cocktails look (and taste) gorgeously fruity and juicy, the spirits or wine mixed into them drain moisture from your body. It also raises your heart rate and body temperature, making you sweat more during exercise and dehydrating you further.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2 – Muscle cramps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your summer cocktails can lead to cramps, thanks to lactic acid build-up from alcohol. <\/strong>If you\u2019re working out the day after boozy drinks in the garden, you\u2019re likely to face more discomfort. What\u2019s more, it\u2019s harder to build and repair muscles after drinking, due to a reduction in growth hormones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 – Sugar spikes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true – the most tempting cocktails are often the sugariest. Sipping high glycaemic drinks quickly turns into glucose once you\u2019ve digested them. This leads to inflammation, water retention, bloating and tiredness – definitely not a recipe for a successful workout.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 – Performance dips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol can reduce athletic performance by 11.4%, studies have shown<\/a>.<\/strong> On top of that, drinking alcohol is more likely to lead to sports-related injuries – with an injury incidence of 54.8% in drinkers compared with 23.5% in non-drinkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 – Lower metabolism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your digestive system gets sluggish when faced with all those cocktails, lowering the rate at which your body absorbs essential nutrients and slowing down metabolism. To avoid stressing your stomach with alcohol, try mocktails<\/a> instead.<\/strong> In case you don’t know, Mocktails are cocktails without liquor; they’re a great way to create a flavourful beverage without any alcohol. Otherwise, try eating nutrient-dense food before drinking alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>So what\u2019s the alternative?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of ways you can still unwind with a summer cocktail. The first, and maybe simplest is to drink more water. Especially in between alcoholic drinks.<\/strong> It\u2019ll help combat dreaded dehydration and regulate your body temperature better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, as mentioned above, swapping to mocktails is a great way to enjoy the flavour without lowering your functioning.<\/strong> From watermelon \u2018nojitos\u2019 to faux fizzy punches, there\u2019s no end to the refreshing non-alcoholic recipes out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thirdly<\/strong>, if you don\u2019t want to skip the alcohol, there are cocktails lower in sugar and calories you can try.<\/strong> Avoid juices and syrups, especially if you\u2019re planning a workout in the days after drinking. Try sugar-free mixers like seltzers or sparkling water, swap the sugar cube in your Old Fashioned for maple syrup, and opt for naturally low-sugar cocktails such as Bloody Marys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally, don\u2019t overthink it. It\u2019s ok to relax and enjoy your summer cocktails.<\/strong> Everything in moderation is always the most successful route – and with education around alcohol and fitness, you can de-stress with a refreshing cocktail on vacation without overdoing it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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