Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Coffee before your workouts?


Recently I was asked if it was okay to have coffee before working out. Absolutely! It actually enhances your workout.

Caffeine stimulates your central nervous system, improving energy levels, alertness, concentration and reaction time. Its effects are similar to amphetamines (but weaker). Caffeine increases muscular endurance, delaying the onset of fatigue; so you can work harder, longer. It improves sprint and strength activities as well. Having a cup of coffee appears to decrease pain during exercise.

So, before you hit the gym, stimulate your central nervous system and enhance your workout with a cup of coffee.

Avoid adding heavy creams, whole milk and sugar, as this increases calories per serving and sabotages weight loss. Focus on the caffeine, not the sugar high!

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