Effects of Caffeine on Upper and Lower Body Strength
In a recent article I covered an interesting study that found caffeine didn’t improve motor unit recruitment or mechanoreception of the biceps. I noted the
In a recent article I covered an interesting study that found caffeine didn’t improve motor unit recruitment or mechanoreception of the biceps. I noted the
Caffeine is a primary ingredient in many pre-workout regimens. For endurance exercise, caffeine use has been repeatedly shown to be a great idea, but for
It’s possible that the ergogenic effect of caffeine comes at a cost. It makes sense that improved performance means more physical stress, but when sports
Many people consume coffee or energy drinks before exercise, in seach of an extra boost. But how effective is caffeine as an aid to performance?
Caffeine is one of the most proven performance-enhancing supplements in history. It increases performance, decreases fatigue, and promotes fat burning. It’s also insanely popular. 90%
As a stimulant, many people consume caffeine every day as a part of their wake up routine. It’s been a part of the human diet
Caffeine is one of the most used stimulants in the United States today. Caffeine is naturally occurring and found in various seeds, leaves, and fruits
Energy drinks have become widely used throughout sports to help enhance performance. There is no doubt that caffeine plays a role in increasing performance, but
Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. It’s cheap, legal, and socially acceptable. In the United States ninety percent of adults consume
The ergogenic effects of caffeine have been examined many times in recent years. New research in a full literature review confirms further that caffeine intake
New research in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research examined the effect of caffeine ingestion on sports performance in athletes. Researchers assessed the effects of caffeine on a
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