{"id":43736,"date":"2022-06-10T02:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T02:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43736"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/","title":{"rendered":"Caffeine And Exercise Metabolism Endurance And Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#How_Does_Caffeine_Affect_Exercise_Performance\" >How Does Caffeine Affect Exercise Performance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#1_Improving_Muscular_Endurance\" >1. Improving Muscular Endurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#2_Increasing_Anaerobic_Exercise_Capacity\" >2. Increasing Anaerobic Exercise Capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#3_Reducing_Perceived_Exertion\" >3. Reducing Perceived Exertion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#4_Improving_Reaction_Time\" >4. Improving Reaction Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#5_Increasing_Epinephrine_Levels\" >5. Increasing Epinephrine Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#6_Increasing_Blood_Flow_To_The_Muscles\" >6. Increasing Blood Flow To The Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#7_Boosting_Fat_Metabolism\" >7. Boosting Fat Metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#8_Preventing_Exercise-Induced_Muscle_Damage\" >8.\u00a0 Preventing Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#9_Enhancing_Mood\" >9. Enhancing Mood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#10_Improving_Overall_Exercise_Performance\" >10. Improving Overall Exercise Performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#How_Much_Caffeine_Should_You_Take\" >How Much Caffeine Should You Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#When_To_Take_Caffeine_For_Maximum_Endurance_And_Performance\" >When To Take Caffeine For Maximum Endurance And Performance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#How_Often_Can_You_Take_Caffeine\" >How Often Can You Take Caffeine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Are_There_Any_Side_Effects\" >Are There Any Side Effects?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Jitters\" >Jitters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Insomnia\" >Insomnia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Dehydration\" >Dehydration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Tips_For_Using_Caffeine_To_Improve_Exercise_Endurance_And_Performance\" >Tips For Using Caffeine To Improve Exercise Endurance And Performance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Take_Pure_Supplements\" >Take Pure Supplements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Stack_Caffeine_With_Creatine\" >Stack Caffeine With Creatine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Start_Small_And_Increase_Dose_Gradually\" >Start Small And Increase Dose Gradually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Use_Caffeine_Sparingly\" >Use Caffeine Sparingly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Timing_Is_Key\" >Timing Is Key<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While exercising, your body will use up stored energy in the form of glycogen. There is a popular theory that caffeine can help delay this process by working on metabolizing fat stores. If true, this would mean that you might be able to maintain your current level of activity for a long period of time, allowing you to improve your endurance and performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/00007256-200131110-00002\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endurance is when you are able to withstand or endure something, like exercise, for a prolonged period. When you have more endurance, you can work out long and hard without reaching your fatigue point quickly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/endurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance, on the other hand, is a measure of how well you\u2019re able to do something. In terms of exercise, this could be how quickly you run a certain distance, or how much weight you\u2019re able to lift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have to be an athlete to benefit from caffeine&#8217;s possible effects on exercise metabolism, endurance, and performance. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about how caffeine might help you power through your workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Caffeine_Affect_Exercise_Performance\"><\/span><strong>How Does Caffeine Affect Exercise Performance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-bulletproof-coffee\/\">Caffeine<\/a> is a central nervous system stimulant that increases alertness and wakefulness. It&#8217;s also a diuretic, which means it makes you urinate more, potentially leading to dehydration. Caffeine is found in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-coffee-make-cramps-worse\/\">coffee<\/a>, tea, energy drinks, soda, chocolate, and some over-the-counter medications (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11583104\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine might affect exercise performance by:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Improving_Muscular_Endurance\"><\/span><strong>1. Improving Muscular Endurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a limit to how long your muscles can work before they become tired. Caffeine may help to delay this process by binding to receptors in the brain that regulate fatigue (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/00007256-200131110-00002\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This could increase the amount of time you can exercise before feeling fatigued.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Increasing_Anaerobic_Exercise_Capacity\"><\/span><strong>2. Increasing Anaerobic Exercise Capacity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaerobic exercise is a type of high-intensity exercise that relies on short bursts of energy, such as sprinting or lifting weights. Caffeine is thought to increase your anaerobic exercise capacity through various possible mechanisms, including reducing pain perception and perceived exertion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/11317770-000000000-00000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reducing_Perceived_Exertion\"><\/span><strong>3. Reducing Perceived Exertion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is hard work, and how hard it feels is partly determined by how your brain perceives it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is thought to reduce perceived exertion by stimulating the nervous system and increasing alertness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that you might feel like you&#8217;re able to exercise longer or at a higher intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Improving_Reaction_Time\"><\/span><strong>4. Improving Reaction Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-alternative-to-sugar-in-coffee\/\">Caffeine<\/a> may also affect the way your body responds to physical exertion. It increases alertness and wakefulness, which can lead to improved reaction time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This could be beneficial for sports that require quick starts, such as track and field events or football.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-eat-coffee-beans\/\">Can You Eat Coffee Beans? Yes, But With Caution<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38344 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873-1024x576.png\" alt=\"caffeine and exercise metabolism\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Increasing_Epinephrine_Levels\"><\/span><strong>5. Increasing Epinephrine Levels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a hormone that&#8217;s released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It increases heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK537260\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Caffeine increases epinephrine levels, which leads to improved alertness and wakefulness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12140349\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being alert and wakeful is important for exercise performance, especially when you&#8217;re competing in an endurance event or trying to beat your personal <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coffee-weight-loss\/\">best<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Increasing_Blood_Flow_To_The_Muscles\"><\/span><strong>6. Increasing Blood Flow To The Muscles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine promotes vasodilation, which is the widening of blood vessels. This increases blood flow to the muscles, which delivers more oxygen and nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ijvm\/2010\/834060\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increased blood flow also helps to remove waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Boosting_Fat_Metabolism\"><\/span><strong>7. Boosting Fat Metabolism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine increases the release of free fatty acids from fat tissue (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/79\/1\/40\/4690067\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Free fatty acids are used for energy during exercise, which means that caffeine might help you to burn more fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Preventing_Exercise-Induced_Muscle_Damage\"><\/span><strong>8.\u00a0 Preventing Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is thought to has an anti-inflammatory effect, which might help to reduce exercise-induced muscle damage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/14\/9\/1769\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is important for recovery and preventing soreness after exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Enhancing_Mood\"><\/span><strong>9. Enhancing Mood<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine also has a mood-enhancing effect, which can improve focus and concentration (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK209050\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can be beneficial for exercise performance as it can help you to maintain focus and push through fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Improving_Overall_Exercise_Performance\"><\/span><strong>10. Improving Overall Exercise Performance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of caffeine on exercise performance are thought to be cumulative, which means that the more you use it, the greater the effect will be. Regular caffeine consumption has been demonstrated to lead to improved overall exercise performance in some people (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fspor.2020.574854\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32222 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457-1024x576.png\" alt=\"caffeine and exercise metabolism\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4457.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Caffeine_Should_You_Take\"><\/span><strong>How Much Caffeine Should You Take?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of caffeine that&#8217;s effective for exercise performance varies from person to person. It also depends on factors such as fitness level and tolerance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most people, a dose of caffeine equivalent to 2-3 mg\/kg body weight is effective. This is about 150-200 mg for a 150 lb person or 200-300 mg for a 200 lb person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can experiment with different doses to see what works best for you. Start with a lower dose and gradually increase it until you find the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-coffee-break-a-fast\/\">optimal amount<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also important to remember that tolerance can develop, so you may need to increase your dose over time to maintain the same effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your doctor before adding a caffeine supplement or increasing your caffeine intake. It may not be safe for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Take_Caffeine_For_Maximum_Endurance_And_Performance\"><\/span><strong>When To Take Caffeine For Maximum Endurance And Performance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is absorbed quickly, so it&#8217;s best to take it 30-60 minutes before exercise. This will give it time to reach peak levels in the blood and have its full effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Can_You_Take_Caffeine\"><\/span><strong>How Often Can You Take Caffeine?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine has a half-life of 3-5 hours, which means that it takes that long for the body to eliminate half of the caffeine you&#8217;ve consumed. This means that it will stay in your system for several hours after you&#8217;ve taken it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid negative effects, it&#8217;s best to limit <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-a-juice-cleanse\/\">your intake<\/a> to no more than 400 mg per day. This is the equivalent of about 4 cups of coffee (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2017.00080\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also important to remember that other sources of caffeine, such as soda and energy drinks, can add to your total intake. Be sure to account for these when calculating your daily caffeine consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5607-1024x576.png\" alt=\"caffeine and exercise metabolism\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5607.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5607-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5607.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5607.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Side_Effects\"><\/span><strong>Are There Any Side Effects?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is generally well tolerated, but it can cause side effects in some people. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jitters\"><\/span><strong>Jitters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jitters are a common side effect of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grocery-list-for-weight-loss\/\">caffeine<\/a>, especially at high doses. They&#8217;re caused by the stimulation of the nervous system and can make you feel anxious or restless (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5445139\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jitters feel like a case of the nerves and can include symptoms such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racing heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience jitters from caffeine, it&#8217;s best to reduce your dose or avoid it altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insomnia\"><\/span><strong>Insomnia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common side effect of caffeine is insomnia. Caffeine can interfere with sleep by disrupting the body&#8217;s natural sleep-wake cycle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6292246\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can be a problem if you&#8217;re trying to exercise early in the morning or if you&#8217;re taking caffeine late in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have trouble sleeping, it&#8217;s best to avoid caffeine after 2 pm. This will give your body enough time to metabolize the caffeine and allow you to sleep better at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bulletproof-coffee-fasting\/\">Bulletproof Coffee Fasting: Should You Say No To Keto Coffee When You\u2019re On A Fast<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dehydration\"><\/span><strong>Dehydration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is a diuretic, which means that it can cause you to lose more water than <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yohimbine-weight-loss\/\">you take in<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19774754\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can lead to dehydration, especially if you&#8217;re exercising in a hot environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid dehydration, it&#8217;s important to drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after exercise. This will help to offset the fluid loss from sweating and urination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38346 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5609-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5609.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5609-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5609.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5609.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Using_Caffeine_To_Improve_Exercise_Endurance_And_Performance\"><\/span><strong>Tips For Using Caffeine To Improve Exercise Endurance And Performance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several ways that you can use caffeine to improve your exercise endurance and performance. Here are a few tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Pure_Supplements\"><\/span><strong>Take Pure Supplements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While caffeinated beverages like energy drinks may be a convenient source of much-needed energy before a workout, they also contain other ingredients that may not be so beneficial such as large amounts of sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4682602\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pure caffeine supplements provide a more concentrated source of energy without the extra calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stack_Caffeine_With_Creatine\"><\/span><strong>Stack Caffeine With Creatine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creatine is a popular supplement among athletes and bodybuilders because it has been shown to help improve performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/13\/6\/1915\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When stacked with caffeine, you\u2019ll get the benefits of both substances on exercise endurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Small_And_Increase_Dose_Gradually\"><\/span><strong>Start Small And Increase Dose Gradually<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new to using caffeine for exercise, it is important to start small and increase your dose gradually. Taking too much caffeine all at once can lead to side effects such as jitters and anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3936091\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Start with a low dose of around 50-100mg and increase as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Caffeine_Sparingly\"><\/span><strong>Use Caffeine Sparingly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While caffeine can be a great tool to help improve exercise performance, it should not be used all the time. Caffeine can lead to dependency and tolerance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3777290\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Use it sparingly and give your body a break from time to time to avoid these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timing_Is_Key\"><\/span><strong>Timing Is Key<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take caffeine can be just as important as how much you take. Habitually taking caffeine first thing in the morning can lead to tolerance. To avoid this, take caffeine about 30-60 minutes before you need it for energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of it as a pre-workout supplement to take rather than coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38345 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5613-1024x576.png\" alt=\"caffeine and exercise metabolism\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5613.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5613-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5613.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5613.png 1076w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is a popular performance-enhancing supplement that can improve exercise endurance and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of caffeine that&#8217;s effective for exercise performance varies from person to person. A dose of 2-3 mg\/kg body weight is typically used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is absorbed quickly, so it&#8217;s best to take it 30-60 minutes before exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine has a half-life of 3-5 hours, which means that it will stay in your system for several hours after you&#8217;ve taken it. To avoid tolerance, it&#8217;s best to limit your intake to no more than 400 mg per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of caffeine include jitters, insomnia, and dehydration, so moderation is key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your doctor before adding a caffeine supplement or increasing your caffeine intake. It may not be safe for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Caffeine_And_Exercise_Metabolism\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While exercising, your body will use up stored energy in the form of glycogen. There is a popular theory that caffeine can help delay this process by working on metabolizing fat stores. If true, this would mean that you might be able to maintain your current level of activity for a long period of time, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43737,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[123,87],"class_list":["post-43736","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-betterme-fitness","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Caffeine And Exercise Metabolism Endurance And Performance - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The correlation between \u2605 CAFFEINE AND EXERCISE METABOLISM, ENDURANCE, AND PERFORMANCE. \u27a4 Learn the best ways to take caffeine.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Caffeine And Exercise Metabolism Endurance And Performance\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The correlation between \u2605 CAFFEINE AND EXERCISE METABOLISM, ENDURANCE, AND PERFORMANCE. \u27a4 Learn the best ways to take caffeine.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"#\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1013039599.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"668\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Nderitu Munuhe, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Nderitu Munuhe, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/c1a70231a169871432eddf2529db3e6a\"},\"headline\":\"Caffeine And Exercise Metabolism Endurance And Performance\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/\"},\"wordCount\":1799,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/caffeine-and-exercise-metabolism\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1013039599.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Fitness\",\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">While exercising, your body will use up stored energy in the form of glycogen. There is a popular theory that caffeine can help delay this process by working on metabolizing fat stores. If true, this would mean that you might be able to maintain your current level of activity for a long period of time, allowing you to improve your endurance and performance (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/00007256-200131110-00002\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Endurance is when you are able to withstand or endure something, like exercise, for a prolonged period. When you have more endurance, you can work out long and hard without reaching your fatigue point quickly (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/endurance\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Performance, on the other hand, is a measure of how well you\u2019re able to do something. In terms of exercise, this could be how quickly you run a certain distance, or how much weight you\u2019re able to lift.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">You don't have to be an athlete to benefit from caffeine's possible effects on exercise metabolism, endurance, and performance. Here's everything you need to know about how caffeine might help you power through your workout.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>How Does Caffeine Affect Exercise Performance?<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-bulletproof-coffee\/\\\">Caffeine<\/a> is a central nervous system stimulant that increases alertness and wakefulness. It's also a diuretic, which means it makes you urinate more, potentially leading to dehydration. 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