Hello Everyone,

I remember a time I used this strategy without success because I don’t like coffee. I am not talking about the creamed or sugared variant of this beverage, those are delicious! However, there is something to be said about functional simplicity.

The benefit that most people will want is the fat burning properties of coffee. Lipolysis is engaged when coffee is consumed before exercise, which causes fat cells to be utilized as an energy source. The caffeine in the black coffee will increase you metabolic rate, burning more calories.

Two other benefits that black coffee has are increased focus and performance. The neural drive to execute the activities and exercises will be improved. Increasing your mental focus and physical output for longer and stronger after drinking a cup of coffee is another reason to give this a try.

However, there is a caveat, if you are a daily drinker of coffee; some of these benefits are lost on you. Like a stimulant hitting the body day in and day out, the effects diminish as the body needs more and more to get the same benefits. I usually use this strategy when I have to get through a workout and my will power is low or I am low on sleep, so this happens one to three times a month. If you feel you need coffee to give yourself a jolt in the morning on a regular basis, you may want to look at optimizing other life and behaviour patterns that you participating in.

Go well, be well, and I will see you next time.

Regards,
Pheing Ngo, B.Sc., R.Kin