Coffee for cyclists, is it a good idea? One of the most famous beverages in the world, coffee is classified and ergogenic (by the Australian Institute of Sport) for the improvement in differents sports and specific supplementation protocols.
Caffeine exerts its effect on the activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System. This, among many other effects, it increases the sympathetic-adrenal response and alertness in the brain, stimulates lipolysis and glucose absorption, as well as its oxidation, through different mechanisms.
Performance Impact of the Coffe for cyclists
You might think that the coffee for cyclists don’t have a real importance, but, it actually does help once you are trying to develop your performance. Coffee is known for helping people giving them an energy boost once they have drunk a cup or two of coffee before heading out to their daily routine. But, here’s what you actually need to know:
- Improve aerobic and endurance performance Potencial
- High intensity exercise
- Improve fadigue resistence
Protocol of using coffee for clyclist
- 60´ prior exercise
- Low doses: less 3mg/kg
- Moderate doses: 3-6mg/kg
Forms
- Pills
- Powder
- Chewing-gum
- Caffeinated coff
Potencial Problems
- Ingestion high volumes of hot liquid can have potential hurdles
- May irritate the gastrointestinal tract
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
by @antunex97
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