Is this ok to have a cup of coffee before my cardio? It wakes me up, and I wait about 30 min before I jump into it. Anyone??
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11-13-2008, 09:09 AM #1Registered User
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Coffee before morning cardio?
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11-13-2008, 09:15 AM #2Fit mom of 2
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Yes it's fine. I also suggest eating something too so you won't burn muscle, as fasted cardio is not necessary.
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11-13-2008, 12:08 PM #3Registered User
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I would think it would be okay as long as it's before you do your workout. However, when I go to the gym at 5-6 am I see people actually drinking steaming coffee while lifting. I'm pretty sure that's not advisable.
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11-13-2008, 12:37 PM #4Registered User
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I usually have a scoop of protein in my coffee (chocolate whey and coffee with a little sweet n low=low carb hot chocolate dream!) but when Im doing LIIS cardio for 45 min. I just like a little coffee with some sweetener and s.f. creamer beforehand. SOOO GOOD!!! The coffeemate sugar free french vanilla is my fav!!!
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11-13-2008, 01:44 PM #5Registered User
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I have my huge 2 cups about 2 hours before my workout and I've had no problems...I do have to eat something small though. I'm not sure if it's because of so much coffee or just because I have to wait 2 hours before being able to get to the gym, but I'm STARVING in the mornings.
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11-13-2008, 01:54 PM #6on a 9-month bulk
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I can't imagine doing cardio without it.
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11-13-2008, 02:20 PM #7Registered User
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LOL I see this at my gym too! It cracks me up- but then again they also serve Beer there too. So it shouldn't suprise me. (it's a tennis club)Originally Posted by Ever84
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11-14-2008, 01:35 AM #8Registered User
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I always have my cup of coffee in the morning before the gym ... I need to "jet fuel" to get me going and to wake up!!
I am sure there is no harm in doing so - the caffeine heps stimulate the metabolism and gets you going
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11-14-2008, 05:16 AM #9Registered User
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I always have a cup or two before doing my cardio. I actually drink coffee before doing strength training at night too because it gives me the pick up in the evening that I need. It shouldn't cause a problem, though I've noticed if I drink way too much I'll have palpitations during exercise.
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11-14-2008, 05:30 AM #10PeanutButterMotherF*cker
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Coffee keeps me ticking!
no coffee = no cardio!what would grok do?..
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11-14-2008, 09:43 AM #11Registered User
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Thanks so much guys, really appreciate all the coffee junkies pitchin in!!!!!
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11-15-2008, 06:56 AM #12Registered User
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Coffee YES
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11-15-2008, 01:47 PM #133 Years Later
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You, miss, are a very smart person. Keep enjoying your coffee pre-workout. That whey will help you preserve some lean mass, while the caffeine will release some fatty acids for oxidation.Originally Posted by rockstar55
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Its fine to drink coffee before cardio. It actually helps because it facilitates shifting to burn more fat and less glycogen.
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11-24-2008, 06:19 AM #15Don't take anyone's ****
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Coffee before cardio helps me a lot too.
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absolutely!! if i couldn't have coffee in the morning i would probably kill someone lol!!Originally Posted by rockstar55
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This sounds DELICIOUS!!!Originally Posted by rockstar55
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11-25-2008, 07:22 AM #18aka BSavage
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Gotta chime in on the coffee before the gym - LOVE IT (and need it)!! I'm going to add some chocolate whey now too. Thanks for the tip, Rockstar! Makes more sense than having a separate whey shake. That's just too many liquids before the gym!
I also love the Coffee Mate sugar free creamer. I use the hazelnut. Yum!Last edited by soleuvanathlete; 11-25-2008 at 07:23 AM. Reason: Smiley didn't come out right!
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11-25-2008, 12:07 PM #19Registered User
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It doesnt matter what type of whey you use, but it really helps my chocolate cravings as well. Just make sure its not steaming hot when you add the whey, it wont mix well and will clump. I think I;ll have a cup right now!!
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11-26-2008, 06:13 AM #20Registered User
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whenever I have a chance to do cardio in the morning, I always have coffee. I usually have my cup of coffee and my bottle of water and while I am warming up drink the coffee and then once I get hot drink the water.
Back when I could do cardio every morning, (my busy schedule doesn't allow me to do this anymore, I like sleep and don't get to bed til midnight or later and am up getting ready for work at 6) I would have thought this was gross. But now I have become somewhat dependent upon morning coffe, especially if I'm up at 5 doing cardio!
I actually saw something on the news a few months back that said a little bit of caffeine right before cardio was good for you....didn't really catch what was so good about it though.Do not confuse the conditions in your life with the truth about you. Conditions may be influential, but they are not immutable.
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11-28-2008, 04:22 AM #21Registered User
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Totally love my coffee before a workout weights or cardio! Sometimes i tend to go without if it is very hot, but it does give me the buzz i need to smash out my cardio in the morning when i still feel like sleeping
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Bump: because i remember reading elsewhere that preworkout supplements inhibit certain cardiovascular systems, making them bad for cardio work. I cant remember if this was the caffiene, or perhaps another element of the preworkout mix. Anyone confirm this?
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Omg amazing idea.Originally Posted by rockstar55
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MMMMMMMMHMMMMMMM...Originally Posted by kimm4
absolutely!! if i couldn't have coffee in the morning i would probably kill someone lol!!
my kids know not to get between mama and the coffee pot in the morning
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