5 Scientifically-Proven Ways Coffee Can Boost Your Workout
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Fact: Runners love their coffee so much that a steaming cup first thing in the morning has probably become a can’t-break-it habit. But there’s good news: Along with it giving you the energy you need to start your day, it can also give your workouts a boost, too.
According to Jose Antonio, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., program director and associate professor of exercise and sport science at Nova Southeastern University, it’s safe to consume 5 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per kilogram of bodyweight before a workout to help improve your strength and endurance. So, for example, if you weigh 120 pounds, that equals out to 272 mg—almost three cups of coffee (one cup has about 100 mg).
Just make sure to keep your daily limit in check to ward off any potential side effects, Heres Exactly What to Eat Before a Half Marathon. Research has shown Running in the Cold.
So pour a cup and get your workout in: Here are five science-backed ways caffeine can help power you through your runs and gym days.
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