How alcohol influences performance - with Matt Barnes

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Have you ever wondered how alcohol influences weightlifting performance? Will one beer or glass of wine with dinner influence the next day's training? What about long-term alcohol use? Matt Barnes answers the questions about the influence of alcohol on athletic performance and recovery, especially for strength or power athletes.

Matt is an associate professor at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. His primary research focuses on factors influencing muscle function and performance, including muscle damage, injury, fatigue, and exercise.

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Original research paper:

Barnes MJ. Alcohol: impact on sports performance and recovery in male athletes. Sports medicine. 2014 Jul;44(7):909-19.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-014-0192-8

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