So you went out drinking too much last night, and now you are dealing with all the less enjoyable aftereffects. Should you try to gain strength through your workout?
You can keep exercising while developing a hangover... But should you do this? (Photo: Maskot / Maskot / GettyImages) On the one hand, you may wonder if sweating really makes you feel better. On the other hand, you think it's really terrible. Here's what you should know about hangover workouts, workouts to avoid, and when to definitely quit smoking.
Why do hangovers make you feel terrible?
What makes it so unpleasant to drink in the morning after a night? There are many factors involved, but there are two big moles related to dehydration and blood sugar.
According to the National Institute of Alcohol and Materials, drinking alcohol inhibits the release of hormones that keep your kidneys flowing and cause you to pee more often. Ill (NIAAA). Increased fluid loss can cause headaches, dizziness, and even dizziness. Alcohol can also cause your blood sugar to drop, making you feel weak and trembling.
This is not all. Wine can stimulate the inner layer of the stomach, making you feel sick or vomiting. According to the Mayo Clinic, it also triggers inflammation, which makes your concentration more focused and makes you feel overall pain.
The most important thing is it? Alcohol will almost give you a chance to get a quiet sleep, which may make you feel relaxed about your energy the next morning. Adding it all together makes sense. Why do you wake up and feel like you have been hit by a truck after drinking a few glasses of wine?
What are the risks of hangover behavior?
]The hangover makes you feel bad. Sports nutrition expert Kelly Jones, RD.
As you appear, further emphasize your body, and by adding exercise to the mixture, any of your symptoms will get worse. Already low liquids can make you more dehydrated - this can make your headache worse and even make you dizzy or dizzy. Because your blood sugar has been stuffed, you will soon get bored.
In addition to physical discomfort, you may find your balance or coordinates certified fitness instructor and founder of Peak Physique, Dempsey Marks, said it is not suitable for snuff. So you may be more likely to stumble, fall or be hurt.
But can you exercise safely in a hungry situation?
So should you exercise with a hangover? Everyone has no right or wrong answer. Experts agree that this is really about your feelings - so if you think you have enough energy to exercise (and be healthy), then try it.
"You may not hurt yourself," said Scott Swartzwelder, Ph.D., who studies the effects of alcohol on the brain at Duke University. That is to say, it is definitely instead of time to go all out, slamming, HIIT, powerful aerobics, intense sweat exercise, such as hot yoga or indoor cycling or anything that requires a lot of coordination.
"Keep your workout low to medium intensity," Max said. “The goal should be to get a dose of endorphin that feels good without excessive compression or dehydration.” Relaxing aerobics and/or weight, gentle yoga or long walks are good choices. But keep in mind that even simple training like this can be harder than usual.
If you choose to participate actively, be smart. Drink plenty of water to reduce the risk of dehydration. (No need to drink sports drinks - they are not proven to help you recover faster from hangovers, sorry.) "It is also a good idea to eat a healthy meal or snack to supplement the nutrients consumed by alcohol," Dempsey said. . Pay attention to your body at the end: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, swaying or headache are signs that you need to retreat as quickly as possible.
As for what you can do to make your workout feel more, um, happy? NIAAA pointed out that although friends may swear, the only real cure for a hangover is time. Later on the day you wait for your workout, the more likely you are to feel better.
On the other hand? If you are not suitable for exercise, don't feel that you have to force yourself. Taking a day off is not a big deal - if you have one, give yourself some extra TLC.To help you get back to health tomorrow.
"Don't use more exercise to destroy the body and let it recover when you can get the benefits of your predecessor, go to training more," Jones said. "Be at home, add water, add some nourishing carbohydrates and sleep for a while."
Warning
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, swaying or headache are all signs that you need to quit you as soon as possible Any exercise being done.
How to avoid hangovers... Next time
Excessive drinking can put your workout in trouble or force you to skip it completely. So, if you know that you will drink, what can you do to keep your future exercise plan going? In general, the more you drink, the more likely you are to have a hangover.
According to the Mayo Clinic, simply drinking less alcohol is the most effective feeling, although it is known that there may still be a hangover after just drinking one or two glasses of wine. Drinking plenty of water with your drink instead of drinking on an empty stomach can also make the wine not affect you too much.
But in general, planning ahead may be your best bet. If you know that you have a big, celebrated night is coming, consider writing in a gentle workout or taking a break the next day. In that case, if you feel bad when you wake up in the morning, you will not be so self-motivated.
