Professional sports and alcohol - Interview with Nike Lorenz

Today we're handing the spotlight over to Nike Lorenz. As a national hockey player, she's reached the pinnacle of the sport at just 24 years old. As a professional athlete and German studies student, she has plenty of reasons to celebrate. But whether it's a university party or a locker room celebration, Nike has a clear preference when it comes to drinks. "I could imagine toasting with a gin and tonic or sparkling wine, but then I'd quickly move on to my beloved..." Laori Tonic transfer."

Their number one party accessory is the bottle. Laori Juniper No. 1Because she certainly wouldn't miss a good celebration. As they say, participation is everything. This also applies to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, where Nike was present. Did the champagne corks pop in the Olympic Village? "In Rio, at the Olympic Games, there was a toast at the end of the tournament in the German House. Interestingly, it was also noticeable there that none of the athletes were used to or could tolerate alcohol consumption." So Nike is no exception in professional sports. But how do athletes deal with alcohol, and what role do alcoholic drinks play in a life characterized by training and discipline? We spoke with Nike about this on behalf of many athletes.

What role does alcohol play in professional sports?
“He occasionally shows up at sporting events, like parties or at the end of major tournaments.” However, that’s the exception. “For me, it’s clear that I want to largely avoid it because I know it negatively impacts my performance and recovery.” Nike, like her teammates, is in top shape and feels great in her athletic body. “As things stand now, I would definitely describe myself as a fully-fledged captain of my own ship.” But that wasn’t always the case.

In top shape and in full control of oneself thanks to non-alcoholic drinks.

How has your life changed?
“It almost makes me angry when I think about how much effort I've ruined with alcohol. I trained a lot and worked hard back then, but the progress I'm making now with similar effort far surpasses what I used to make. Alcohol consumption simply hampers physical development.”

Therefore, Nike has formed a very clear opinion on the subject of alcohol. She has studied healthy eating and the... Effects of alcohol The study examined the issue, revealing some alarming findings. “Alcohol inhibits your ability to recover. This hinders the principle of supercompensation, the most important principle for improving performance.” Furthermore, alcohol impairs your reaction time. Alcohol can also cause inflammation in your body, which you definitely want to avoid. This is especially important for injury prevention.”

Is sport murder? The neurotoxin alcohol clearly causes more damage to the body.

Why did you decide to largely abstain from alcohol?
In her youth, Nike used to celebrate during intensive training phases, such as preparing for a tournament or the Bundesliga, where she largely abstained from alcohol, but enjoyed her favorite drink when going out. Gin and Tonic She sipped her drinks. The result was that she was "annoyed by the decision every morning and carried that feeling into subsequent party nights." So, for her, it didn't take just one bad night.Rather, it was a gradual process in which she realized that she "no longer enjoyed drinking so much alcohol" and that she felt unwell the next day. This led to "it decreasing over the years."

Will you share your exit strategies for typical “drinking situations”?
Nike's success proves her right. If things continue this way, the next victory celebration is sure to be just around the corner. And she's perfectly prepared for it. "Laori is my exit strategy. However, even with that, you'll never avoid all unpleasant situations, because you rarely control them alone. My best exit strategy: smile through stupid comments."

Have you developed a craving for non-alcoholic drinks?

Then try our non-alcoholic gin. & Tonic, just the way Nike likes it – no hangover the next morning, but full of flavor. Click here for the recipe. This way.

Photos: Peter Bak