Caffeine and sport
The link below holds a great article detailing the effects of coffee for the more athletic of you out there; it poses a balanced argument for the use of coffee detailing a common sense trial and error approach to finding the exact level of caffeine required for you to perform at your peak. What works for some may not for others.
I couldn’t say the exact caffeine I consume but the effects on me are clear from a physiological perspective. I consume 3 coffees at routine times during the day to function my best stopping at 2pm to allow the effects to calm down towards the evening. When playing Tennis I do notice a performance boost especially with my concentration levels, this often turns poor tennis mediocre.
Caffeine in products
- Gu, Vanilla, 10 oz: – 20mg
- Diet Coke, 12 oz: – 30mg
- Espresso, 1 oz: shot – 40mg (estimated)
- Pepsi 12 oz: can – 45mg
- Red Bull 8 oz can – 80mg
- Starbucks 16 oz – 200mg
Do you regulate your caffeine intake or have an understanding of the amount required to perform at your best psychologically or physically?