Wine Myth: Drinking wine is better than going to the gym. Like seriously?
Yes you read it right. Red wine is better than going to the gym.
Drop your running shoes and grab a bottle then?!
A new research study done at Canada’s University of Alberta found a chemical called resveratrol that is naturally present in nuts, grapes and red wine.
High dose of this molecule improved physical performance, heart function and muscle strength in mice. According to Jason Dyck, these results are similar to what you can see from endurance exercise training. Resveratrol could mimic physical exercise benefits for those who are incapable.
So I can really stop going to the gym?
Not really. One glass of wine is not like having one hour of gym training. The good news is that red wine has this “superhero” molecule in it, blended with a lot more of nice antioxidants and all. The tests were done with high dosage that you wouldn’t find in a bottle of wine. It’s just there, not that concentrated.
Wine is good to reduce bad cholesterol, prevents blood clots, and slows brain decline and the risks of cancer. Seems like the magical health potion!
So the key is to drink moderately and exercise at the same time. Being drunk with wine everyday will obviously not helping getting fitter. We don’t have to tell you that anyway.
Go to gym and enjoy an after workout drink of red wine, that’s the key!
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