Feuring Fitness

Training with Caffeine

Studies have shown that taking 200-300 mg of caffeine (2 or 3 cups of coffee) about 30 minutes to an hour before cardiovascular training is wildly beneficial to your training. What the caffeine does is help your body use stored fat as it’s main source of energy during your workout instead of glycogen (the usual energy your muscles use). Caffeine also can provide a boost of energy and help reduce muscle pain while training, allowing you to train harder, longer.

However, caffeine is not for everyone and you should be sure that it is safe for you to ingest. Furthermore, caffeine does not affect everyone the same way and should not be taken in excess of 400 mg a day.  Training with caffeine can be beneficial but only when used wisely. If you make a habit out of drinking too many colas, energy drinks, or even too much coffee in a day your body will be less receptive to the benefits of caffeine. Learn more about caffeine from Health Canada