Alcohol & Athletic Performance: The Effects of Alcohol on the Heart

When the World Heart Foundation released the news that no amount of beer, wine, or spirits would benefit the body’s most important muscle, we had to get the details straight from a heart doctor, runner, and expert in health and sport. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVES]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Alcohol & Athletic Performance: The Effects of Alcohol on the Heart]( [Alcohol & Athletic Performance: The Effects of Alcohol on the Heart]( When the World Heart Foundation released the news that no amount of beer, wine, or spirits would benefit the body’s most important muscle, we had to get the details straight from a heart doctor, runner, and expert in health and sport. [Watch Now](   [5 Reasons You Might Feel Pain on the Top of Your Foot While Running]( [5 Reasons You Might Feel Pain on the Top of Your Foot While Running]( Here’s how to deal with the aches—and when you should see a doctor. [Read More](       [6 Strength Exercises for Beginners That Help You Jumpstart a Regular Weightlifting Routine]( [6 Strength Exercises for Beginners That Help You Jumpstart a Regular Weightlifting Routine]( If you feel lost in the gym, start here. [Read More](   [We Have the Real Answer to the Common Question: ‘Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?’]( [We Have the Real Answer to the Common Question: ‘Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?’]( You may have heard that a pound of muscle equals a pounds of fat, and while that’s obviously true, there’s so much more to the story. [Read More](       [Regret a Running Gear Purchase? We Can Help You Find the Right Fit.]( [Regret a Running Gear Purchase? We Can Help You Find the Right Fit.]( Not every piece of gear works for everyone, but we’re here to help find the best fit for you. [Read More](   [Altra’s Via Olympus Is Ultra-Plush and Ultramarathon-Tested]( [Altra’s Via Olympus Is Ultra-Plush and Ultramarathon-Tested]( Make strides on the Via’s soft-as-can-be midsole. [Read More](   [Sign up for Runner's World+ today!](   Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( RunnersWorld.com ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019