Endurance athletes use caffeine to help increase energy and to keep them going longer.
Studies have shown that caffeine delays fatigue, slows the breakdown of muscle glycogen (so your body has more fuel to keep it going), enhances endurance, reduces muscle pain during exercise and may even lower your perceived exertion, so that your workouts feel more comfortable.
If you are a competitive athlete, you should bear in mind that caffeine is also a diuretic, which will affect your hydration levels and may mean more pesky trips to the washroom mid-competition.
And there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Only 3-6 mg per kilogram of body weight is enough to enhance endurance. (A cup of coffee has anywhere from 60 mg to 120 mg). Taking too much caffeine could upset your stomach, induce trembling or shaking, cause increased anxiety, headaches and/or nausea and can prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. You should also avoid caffeine if you’re are pregnant or are on medication or supplements that contain other stimulants.
Studies have shown that caffeine delays fatigue, slows the breakdown of muscle glycogen (so your body has more fuel to keep it going), enhances endurance, reduces muscle pain during exercise and may even lower your perceived exertion, so that your workouts feel more comfortable.
If you are a competitive athlete, you should bear in mind that caffeine is also a diuretic, which will affect your hydration levels and may mean more pesky trips to the washroom mid-competition.
And there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Only 3-6 mg per kilogram of body weight is enough to enhance endurance. (A cup of coffee has anywhere from 60 mg to 120 mg). Taking too much caffeine could upset your stomach, induce trembling or shaking, cause increased anxiety, headaches and/or nausea and can prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. You should also avoid caffeine if you’re are pregnant or are on medication or supplements that contain other stimulants.
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