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Does Caffeine help your performance?!?


Hey Guys, This is a bit of a different post as I found some interesting facts on Caffeine and it's effect on performance. Caffeine, itself, actually has many benefits in terms of physique and exercise performance. 

Coffee is the second most common non-water beverage in the world. Only tea comes in higher. It has been proved that the caffeine in coffee has a host of benefits in terms of exercise performance. Take the gym, for example, a day where you are planning on doing some sets of weights. Caffeine, essentially makes you more alert so you can focus fully on the set you are about to do in the gym. While you are doing the set you will essentially have less fatigue and perceived exertion. In addition, you will have increased power output. To put it lightly, caffeine allows you to do more reps and weight in the gym which pushes you for progressive overload, which is key in building both muscle and strength. 

Believe it or not, Caffeine also helps you lose weight! Caffeine has a thermogenic effect, so you burn some more calories! It is also known for suppressing your appetite which can be good if you are looking to lose weight.

Obviously Caffeine needs to be take in effective dosages for some benefits, primarily exercise ones to occur. Your body will develop a tolerance to caffeine, however, so you may want to cycle your caffeine intake to get the best results. If anti-tiredness effects are all you are looking for then this won't be necessary. 

The main point to take from this is that caffeine benefits performance and we should all be drinking some! Too much caffeine, of course, has it's disadvantages so it should be taken in moderation to aid your training requirements! 

In short, here are 9 benefits of caffeine intake:

  1. Decreased fatigue
  2. Decreased reaction time
  3. Increased blood flow
  4. Increased metabolic rate
  5. Increased alertness
  6. Decreased perceived exertion
  7. Increased training volume
  8. Increased power output
  9. Increased aerobic capacity
Take a quick look at the image on the right with suggested servings of caffeine in certain drinks. Remember, caffeine is good for your training goals in moderation. 

Hopefully, you found this post somewhat interesting and can use this information to help you with your training goals, be that to lose weight or to gain muscle mass! Don't forget to share with friends and family and feel free to leave a comment! 

Thanks guys, talk soon!

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