Can You Drink Alcohol And Be An Athlete?

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  • @martyjuggles
    @martyjuggles ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Nearly four years into sobriety. In the past, whenever I tried to moderate my alcohol consumption I felt like I was missing out. Sleep was massively affected and I got horrendous 'hanxiety'. So much happier removing alcohol completely. The increasing range of lovely AF beers has allowed me to continue being a beer lover.

  • @ferguscrawley95
    @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hey everyone! Thanks for watching 🤝
    Don’t forget to hit like, and make sure to subscribe to catch the rest of the Wintering 🥶

  • @UrSturdyWing
    @UrSturdyWing ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Respect man. Loved the balanced and pragmatic view on alcohol as appose to the usual ‘everything is bad for you’ philosophy popularised by many TH-cam fitness and self help personalities

  • @samwellman65
    @samwellman65 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love this video! Just sharing my experience, I am able to incorporate alcohol with my training as long as I keep in a moderate threshold (3-4 drinks max) in a setting. In my opinion, eliminating alcohol completely will optimize performance. But it is absolutely possible to train recreationally and still have alcohol. Just don’t go crazy! Moderation is key, balance is longevity. Appreciate you brotha!

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks for watching man! I agree entirely (essentially), however, I also gain a lot of value from the decompression of a pretending-like-I'm-a-student-again weekend every once in a while - which around demand of business and training, in fact 'optimises' me a little more by giving me a dosage of fun that helps manage my mental health, if that makes sense? So in essence, I'll drink when I feel the social occasion warrants it because I know I'll enjoy it, and don't want any dogmatic rules to stop me from enjoying myself!

  • @matiaspuletti7479
    @matiaspuletti7479 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I’m so bullish on your # of subs. Your content is gold, keep it going!

  • @aeriegrove
    @aeriegrove ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Most people (or lots at least) can moderate and manage to combine training and drinking - but now, two years into sobriety I seriously don't understand how I managed to do any training, perpetually being drunk or on the hangover-spectrum. Now I'm twice as strong, I get shit done, and I sleep like a baby, and I'm so happy I managed to quit in my 30s and not 50s or not at all. Quitting was hard, but only for a matter of weeks, from then on it's only positives.

    • @phillycett7113
      @phillycett7113 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      7 years sober and training harder and longer than I ever have ,well done for doing it now and not later like I did,as Fergus says I still enjoy the "ceremony" of a beer by drinking non alcholic beer but maintain my training volume and my abilty to cope with work stress is so much better

  • @Melvin420x12
    @Melvin420x12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Since owning an Apple Watch I'm being confronted with the disastrous effects of Alcohol every weekend (and weekdays - I'm a student). But since owning my Whoop it's even worse. As if the 2-day hangovers I'm cursed with aren't enough my recovery score is low for days on end too.
    Yet we have to acknowledge the important role Alcohol plays in social events and "escaping" from the busy work & school week.
    I'm glad you take this balanced stance in this video. Shows great maturity.

    • @GuitarBloodlines
      @GuitarBloodlines ปีที่แล้ว

      if you can't be social and escape from busy life without alcohol, you have a problem

    • @Melvin420x12
      @Melvin420x12 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GuitarBloodlines Nowhere did I state I can "only"escape from busy life or be social with alcohol.

  • @markdalton3900
    @markdalton3900 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i quit drinking few months ago i feel great lost weight! i want to pattern myself after you Mr Crawley doing all the cool training lifting and running!

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear man, thanks for watching! Best of luck with all the cool lifting and running!

  • @flora876
    @flora876 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As someone who lives in a country where alcohol consumption for a normal person around the age of 25 is excessive as hell, this gives me some comfort. The drinking culture is similar to the UK, and during COVID I nearly didn't drink any alcohol for a year and a half. Now, back to a more "normal" life of a 25-year-old and I have realised that I don't even like drinking, although social events are steadily going up. I'll start planning and choosing the bigger events and then, the rest of the time, steer clear of alcohol.

    • @blazer7731
      @blazer7731 ปีที่แล้ว

      Australia by any chance? It seems like the majority(myself included sometimes😅) go drinking every weekend and/or go out clubbing etc every weekend after they turn 18

  • @sonicboyPT
    @sonicboyPT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was with my road to ultramarathon running and trying to "moderate" alcohol that I've personally found I couldn't do it and was a lot more addicted to it than I thought. Most people who consume alcohol regularly might believe they can stop if they wish. My racing goals made me want to lose body fat and get rid of alcohol and empty calories. It was with a shock I found out I couldn't just "drink on weekends" or "special occasions." But with some effort, I could go on 1 or 2 months 100% alcohol-free before some event but unable to do it regularly. To me, no alcohol at all is the best.

  • @PieterJanDelbecke
    @PieterJanDelbecke ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I quit drinking 3 years ago, best decision ever...

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear that it's worked well for you!

  • @lindsaybeale2261
    @lindsaybeale2261 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Fergus. Ordered my beer and got the discount:-))))

  • @themagician7734
    @themagician7734 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Based on my whoop experience, 3+ drinks in a day means I'm in the low reds the next day. Also, while one drink has a minimal effect, two in the late evening also reduces my recovery.

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว

      Timing is 100% something to consider, for example, a Sunday lunchtime glass of red wine has a lot less effect than a fat glass of whisky right before bed haha!

    • @aeriegrove
      @aeriegrove ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Getting a garmin watch with the body battery function allow me to see numbers describing how I felt after a night of ruined sleep after as little as one drink. That played a part in my quitting and I couldn't be happier about it

  • @KillaBean416
    @KillaBean416 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have two MAYBE three strong liquor drinks (mixed with ginger ale) and I’ll still be able to train the next day… I’m 28 years old and drink loads of water before bed so I recover a little better. But if ur a pro athlete, it’s best to be optimal ALWAYS. Drinking in the off-season only, in moderation obviously

  • @erickessler8691
    @erickessler8691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, beer and sleep score was the first big thing i noticed on my garmin.

  • @dug5tet
    @dug5tet ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, thanks for inspiring.
    Would you enter a hyrox competition?.....Glasgow in February......

  • @MrBigken34
    @MrBigken34 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fergus - I love your content. However, at 53, I’m feeling like it’s so over my head. I’m working on a couch to 5k program and lifting whole body 3x week. My goal is to work up to the point I can do one of your programs. Any tips or ideas? Thanks

  • @ricklubbers1526
    @ricklubbers1526 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2 years sober now. Best decision i have ever made. No more forced social drinking to feel included. I'd rather be alone than in poor company.

  • @raymondsrealm5377
    @raymondsrealm5377 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you take glutathione and sleeping pills :-) I’ve done several races after having several glasses of wine. But yes I feel much better training without any. I’ve never had a drink before working out and I try to not drink too late at night.
    I’m on my game most of the time but I like to drink from time to time. When you get older those hangovers are horrible

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn't comment on the sleeping pills elements 🤷🏽‍♂️ I'm the same, drink occasionally but don't most of the time!

  • @miamidolphinsfan
    @miamidolphinsfan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh yes at Christmas time I have my alcohol. Stay clean until right about now...just a few days before Thanksgiving and Publix Supermarkets, put up their house brand egg nog...they already put in the cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg...and 8 ounce glass then gets a shot glass of the old Crown Royal Canadian Scotch Whiskey...and boy is it awesome !!!

  • @BobBob-uv9fq
    @BobBob-uv9fq ปีที่แล้ว

    Try the roach and horses Dalkeith 😂

  • @mr.champagne7712
    @mr.champagne7712 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yes look at the rugbyplayers;-)

  • @mark3212
    @mark3212 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drink like a college freshman every couple weeks and have gone 4:09 for a 70.3. I take pride in the fact that I can go out and have fun and rebound the next day for a workout. It can definitely be done but it's not for everyone

  • @user-pr5tx9ep4m
    @user-pr5tx9ep4m ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you smoke pot and be an athlete?

  • @aesearby
    @aesearby ปีที่แล้ว

    I am grateful to be alive in a time where we have so many delicious NA beer options (Athletic Brew being my go to in the U.S.). It's completely replaced my old midweek beer consumption habit.

  • @julieburton7393
    @julieburton7393 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve never found an alcoholic drink I like enough to spend my money on. Subsequently haven’t drunk for many, many years.

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That makes things easier tbf... I think I would be t-total if I didn't really enjoy the variety, heritage, craftsmanship, and storytelling of alcohol - It's obviously the Scot in me...

  • @r_unner_G
    @r_unner_G ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just stop drinking: You'll get it after a while, and feel why you didn't stop drinking alcohol sooner in your life.

  • @brittanykopke6133
    @brittanykopke6133 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you all not work on Fridays?

    • @elliotpollard9083
      @elliotpollard9083 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everybody in London travels home on a Friday, hence: thirsty Thursday

    • @ferguscrawley95
      @ferguscrawley95  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A habit I never understood - a full work day with a heinous hangover is just the worst 🤢

  • @wizard0078
    @wizard0078 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just stop drinking alcohol...

  • @SleepyPaul
    @SleepyPaul ปีที่แล้ว

    Domino's ? Man there has gotta be better options lol

  • @THEMAX00000
    @THEMAX00000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nobody who is serious about health and fitness drinks alcohol

  • @Свободадляроссии
    @Свободадляроссии ปีที่แล้ว

    For me it works reasonably well to get shitfaced a few times a month and drink nothing inbetween. You get your fun for a day, are pretty screwed up the next and fully functional after.

  • @maquettemusic1623
    @maquettemusic1623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, source: The SAS