Why You Should Take Coffee as a Pre-Workout Drink

Did you know that one of the most effective pre-workout drink is probably sitting in your kitchen cupboard?

Having to workout in the evening after a long day at work will have you looking for alternatives To give you that extra energy boost to get you through considering how expensive pre-workout shakes can be.

I always use coffee before my workouts. Here’s why..

It enhances performance.

Caffeine in coffee stimulates the central nervous system to reduce fatigue and drowsiness. It increases an athletes ability to draw an extra energy boost to enhance performance during weight training.

A finding published in Sports Medicine indicated caffeine enables an athlete to train longer and with greater power output. Caffeine was also shown to improve endurance levels and resistance to fatigue.

How it does this?

Caffeine works by blocking an inhibitory neurotransmitter called adenosine. By doing so, caffeine increases the firing of neurons and release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine. This in turn makes you feel more energized and awake.

It Enhances Fat Burning Process

Caffeine in coffee causes fat cells to be used as energy source as opposed to glycogen during workouts.

This happens when caffeine stimulates the nervous system to increase blood levels of the hormone epinephrine (adrenaline) which travels through the blood to the fat tissues signaling them to break down.

Remember that releasing fatty acids into your blood does not help you lose fat unless you are burning more calories while working out than you consume through your diet.

Caffeine in Coffee May Ease Post Workout Muscle Pain

The theory is that caffeine eases delayed muscle pain blocking the activity of a chemical adenosine, which is released as part of the inflammatory response to injury.

According to studies of Victor Maridakis pain relief with caffeine was stronger than that from painkillers.

Coffee Helps Fight Diseases

2011 Studies published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition showed that coffee consumption has an inverse correlation with diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and certain forms of cancer.

This is because coffee contains powerful antioxidants that work by cleaning the blood, removing free radicals and help the body fight disease and illnesses.

If you are a morning exerciser. Well caffeine is quickly absorbed from the stomach, but hits its peak effects between 30 and 75 minutes so an hour before workout is optimal.

Which One Works Best Between Black and White Coffee?

I recommend black coffee as it has very low calorie count.

Adding sugar and milk shoots up the calorie count.

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