Like many of you fitness fanatics, coffee, Sugar-free Redbull,and Spike Shooter energy drinks are big part of my work day and pre- workout energy blast. One could say that I am a caffeine junkie, but I believe that caffeine has many merits and benefits to ones overall health. Over the years I have read both the pros and cons of caffeine consumption, but as usual the pros always win.
The most obvious benefit being an overall increase in athletic performance and fat burning carbohydrate sparing effect. It is so amazing the strength and respiratory endurance gains are when I am primed with caffeine. I feel as if I can workout forever!
Researchers have repeatedly shown how runners can run 35% longer under the influence 250 mg of Caffeine (Journal of Applied Physiology 85:883,1996)
The second most obvious benefit is the radical change in your mood. Nothing worse than trying to train that 5:00AM client with your eyes closed. I always start my day with a 3 cupper.
Its no coincidence that people offer guests a cup of coffee. After consuming anywhere from 20 mg to 200mg of caffeine, "people report increased well being, happiness, energy, alertness and sociability," says caffeine experts at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore Maryland. Other studies have shown that 86,000 women who were tracked over a 10 year period who drank at least 2 cups of coffee per day were 60% less likely to commit suicide than those who drank none. (Archives of Internal Medicine 156:521,1996)
Believe me, I can go on an on reciting some incredible evidence supporting caffeine, but I will keep my thought short and sweet.I just thought you might be able to relate to these supportive findings. For more information regarding the truths and myths regarding supplementation and diets, log in into www.Somagenesis.com to read more
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