{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Alcohol & Athletic Performance with Brock Armstrong","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3565,"description":"Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit\nHas this podcast helped you?  How about leaving a review: Itunes\nFollow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist \nHave you grabbed your free e-book, \"Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?\" Get it here. \nLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:\nHealthy men under 65:\nNo more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.\nHealthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:\nNo more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.\nOne drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.\nAbstinence from alcohol\nAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.\nBenefits of “low-risk” drinking\nFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.\nThis week on the podcast, another installation in the \"Alcohol &\" series.  Today the conversation is with Brock Armstrong, fitness coach, podcaster, writer and CBT practitioner and we're talking all about how alcohol, and the science of alcohol,  impacts athletic performance. \nOur conversation hits on these key points with regards to alcohol and how it can affect our bodies in regards to fitness.\n Dehydration:  Brock helps dispel some of the myths around alcohol and whether or not it will dehydrate you.\nRebuilding Muscle: Can drinking impact your body's ability to build muscle?\nRecovery: Working out while your hungover? ...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}