The Real Reason You're So Wrecked After A Festival
"I was graaaand until the fresh air hit me!".
We've all heard it, and probably said it. It wasn't the numerous drinks you had, it was walking out the door that made you drunk. Well now similar could be said for why you feel so wrecked after a festival.
"It was the dancing and jumping 'round the place!"
So, it turns out the after-effects of going to a festival might not be solely down to drinking and partying.
A study's found music fans can burn up to 9,000 calories over a three-day event, walking over 24 kilometers and dancing for a total of 24 hours.
Technology company Withings was investigating the physical exertion involved in attending music festivals - and it turns out all that running around can run you down.
So that feeling of exhaustion, coupled with on-the-verge emotions and general fear might not be down to what you're putting into your body but what you're putting your body through.
Now, you know what you can tell your boss after Electric Picnic...