Working Out and Caffeine...

Coffee is my choice of caffeine and glad to know it has a place before, during and after workouts if you want to perform your best. For me it’s in the AM and glad to know that my cup of Java has it’s advantage as a booster!

Before A Workout

What it does: Caffeinated beverages like coffee or tea prior to a workout can help promote endurance and a lower rate of perceived exertion (RPE) during exercise. In events lasting two hours or less, caffeinatng beforehand may even help you have more strength at the end of your workout, so you may have extra kick to get across the finish line—or at least you won't feel so drained. Tip: Get the caffeine in 45 minutes to an hour before your workout so it has time to take effect.

How much it takes: About 3 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight. That means a 150-pound person would want 210 to 400 mg caffeine. A 20-oz Starbucks coffee contains about 200 mg; iced tea has about 40 mg.

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