I read some articles about how caffine hel;ps increas energy while working out is this true??
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06-12-2003, 09:58 AM #1Registered User
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coffee before pump?
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06-12-2003, 10:06 AM #2there is no offseason
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i have green tea before hittin the weights...i never tried coffee before a workout though.
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06-12-2003, 10:10 AM #3Very Old Member
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Yes, caffeine from tea, green tea, coffee etc. is a mild stimulant that will help you focus more and increase mental energy - which could translate into lifting slightly heavier weights.
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I was a coffee addict, until a couple days ago when I watched a program on PBS and it stated that COFFEE causes the hormone CORTISOL to start up a 12 hour period of activation in the body..........I haven't had a cup of coffee in 3 days and have gone through withdrawal (headachy), but have started drinking green tea now.
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06-13-2003, 10:36 AM #5Registered User
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wat is it?Originally posted by Bigkpecs
COFFEE
I was a coffee addict, until a couple days ago when I watched a program on PBS and it stated that COFFEE causes the hormone CORTISOL to start up a 12 hour period of activation in the body..........I haven't had a cup of coffee in 3 days and have gone through withdrawal (headachy), but have started drinking green tea now.
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06-13-2003, 10:40 AM #6Registered User
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aside from these qualities I've read that caffeine before a workout does help you burn more calories due to the increased energy. I used to drink a huge latte and then work out for three hours straight. Depending upon your individual sensitivity, caffeine can serve as more than just a mild stimulant. But the downside is that you will build up a rapid tolerance translating into more coffee to get the same effect translating into more calories consumed (depending upon what kind of coffee you get).Originally posted by RippedUp
Yes, caffeine from tea, green tea, coffee etc. is a mild stimulant that will help you focus more and increase mental energy - which could translate into lifting slightly heavier weights.
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06-13-2003, 11:44 AM #7
Drinking moderate amounts of coffee (i.e. 1-2 cups) before you workout will no doubt boost your endurance and can enable you to train harder and lift heavier. And as u know training harder and heavier, with proper nutrition and recovery, will lead to bigger gains.
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