Coffee And Exercise

[Damer]

Coffee is the world's most popular legal psychoactive drug and so far there are only positive effects to be had from its consumption. The latest studies show that it helps us increase endurance and workout intensity so definitely something to keep in mind.

Let me know how you guys are finding this. I am still experimenting with the format.

 

[Henry (thinman)]

I usually drink 3 cups (210mg caffeine) of instant coffee before gym at 7:30 am and recently bought a preworkout which has 400mg caffeine. Taking the preworkout means only 1 coffee, caffeine doesn't increase lifting strength nor the other ingredients of the preworkout but does keep me going with little rest time, my pull-ups are the same as usual and didn't increase, what does likely increase my pull-ups and lifts is carbs.

 

[Deadoks]

Nice video wirh good intel!

I do coffee and I stop coffee... For the moment I stop it for some month and I do tea instead. Just because it's better for my guts.

 

[Henry (thinman)]

I drink tea as well, and me and me wife go to the Tea Haus for top grade teas. Tea is good for tendons and bone.

 

[MadamMeow]

Very happy to hear the answer is positive! Especially since these days most things end up being bad for you.

And that I'm having my coffee at a good amount of time before my workout (40 minutes).

Looking forward to more of these.

 

[slicedgreenolive]

A cup of coffee or tea through the day and before a workout is good. Not only will you get some energy, but it will help speed up your metabolism and in turn, help your body burn more calories.

A cup of coffee for me personally does not work before the gym for 2 reasons. A cup of coffee usually has around 32mg if caffeine. That does nothing for me. So I take a pre-work out supplement which has anyhwere between 150 to 200mg caffeine which gives me the energy I need to push hard at the gym.

and 2.

I tried to get the same amount of caffeine 200mg buy mixing like 5 tbsp of instant coffee mixed with water and drink it straight black, and went to the gym. 30 min later my stomach was upset and I almost shit myself. So that did not work. I will stick to my pre workout supplement.

To each their own.

 

[Damer]

@slicedgreenolive we're all biochemically different. Working out what works best for you is key to getting the best out of what you do.

 

[kronizzle]

Being a hearthpatient nowadays, i had to reduce my caffeine intake. a little bit untill i had an all clear from the docs.
but later on i noticed i don't need more than 1 cup a day. i got used to it. also i got less sensory-overload moments.
in my opinion coffee = most bang for your buck, but it's easy to drink 3-4 or way more a day. and it builds up faster then i thought haha
thats why i don't drink it at work, mayby one before a workout. it helps sure, question is do you need it?

 

[lakermrb]

Have coffee every day! So many positives for our health. Like everything else, moderation is key. I make haf-caf (half decaf & half regular). This allows me to have more coffee with all the same taste and full of antioxidants. Here is a great, science-backed resource: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee

Let me know how you guys are finding this. I am still experimenting with the format.

 

[lakermrb]

1. Try adding decaf coffee to your regimen. I make haf-caf (half decaf & half regular), so I can enjoy more of coffee's health benefits, and I love the taste!

 

[kronizzle]

I just did some crossreferences, turns out black tea is slightly better for your health.
Thought i'd share this here. Theaine is the same as cafeine