I asked experts to explain how alcohol affects our health and fitness and whether one month of abstinence could move the needle on our fitness efforts. Alcohol harms workoutsIf you’ve been hitting the gym but haven’t seen any gains, alcohol could be to blame. “Alcohol cancels out the effects of exercise," says Stella Volpe, department head of human nutrition, foods and exercise at Virginia Tech. A 2023 analysis of more than 40 years of research concluded that even moderate alcohol consumption can lead to health problems. My month without it made me realize drinking wine with dinner had become a habit, just like my morning workout or coffee.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 04, 2024 11:59 UTC