Researchers reported in the Medicine of Science and Sports
that a cup (actually 2-3 cups before a workout) of coffee does in fact enhance
your performance and output. However, what they discovered was that it improved
lower body big muscles, but not the upper body smaller muscles like the arms. Experimenting
with cyclist they found that when cyclist worked at 60% capacity with caffeine
the cyclist intensity improved with less muscle pain. But at full max neither
perception nor pain decreased.
The conclusion –
a cup of coffee can improve your energy output and performance, but like everything
in life moderation is the key. One
cup with a small bowl of oatmeal might be the best when it comes to fueling the
body before a workout. Work smart and then cool down and stretch to prevent
injuries and give the body time to recover. One more excuse for a Starbucks!
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