The use of alcohol is often intimately associated with sport. As well as providing a source of
energy, alcohol (ethanol) has metabolic, cardiovascular, thermoregulatory, and
neuromuscular actions that may affect exercise performance. Strength is minimally affected,
and performance impairments depend on the dose of alcohol and subject habituation to
alcohol intake, exercise duration, environmental conditions, and other factors. Central
nervous system function is impaired at high doses, resulting in decrements in cognitive …

The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics,
and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an
athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills,
hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.Alcohol
use is widespread in the realm of sports. Consumption ranges from the weekend warrior
guzzling a beer after completing a 5-k run to elite athletes popping champagne in the locker …