FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#14 - Flipbook - Page 35
The Benefits of Cutting Back on Alcohol
Even reducing alcohol—
without cutting it out
entirely—can have serious
health bene昀椀ts:
SHORT-TERM BENEFITS:
• Better sleep – Alcohol
disrupts sleep cycles, so
drinking less can improve
rest and recovery.
• More energy – Less
alcohol means fewer
sluggish mornings and
more productive days.
• Sharper focus & memory
– Alcohol affects
cognitive function, and
cutting back can improve
mental clarity.
• Less ‘hangxiety’ – That
post-drinking anxiety
(aka ‘hangxiety’) is real,
and drinking less helps
avoid it.
LONG-TERM HEALTH
BENEFITS:
Lower risk of chronic
diseases – Regular
drinking is linked to
several health issues,
including:
• Cancers (including throat,
mouth, liver, breast, and
bowel cancer)
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Liver disease
• Pancreatitis
• Gastrointestinal disease
Reduced alcohol
dependence – Taking
structured breaks from
drinking can help people
reset their habits
and reduce long-term
alcohol intake.
How Gen Gym & Sober Curious Overlap
It’s no surprise that those who prioritise 昀椀tness also rethink their
drinking habits. Exercise and alcohol have always had a complicated
relationship—many people drink less simply because they don’t want
alcohol getting in the way of their training, performance, or recovery.
A growing trend is the ‘workout date’, where people swap pub nights for
gym sessions, outdoor hikes, or 昀椀tness classes. More people are choosing
socialising without alcohol, and it’s becoming easier to 昀椀nd alcohol-free
events that don’t feel like you’re missing out.
Between Gen Gym and the Sober Curious movement, people are making
choices that prioritise energy, 昀椀tness, and long-term wellbeing. The
takeaway?
• Fitness is becoming more than just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle.
• Alcohol is no longer a default—more people are choosing when, how,
and if they drink.
• Wellbeing is at the centre of it all.
