Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

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How much coffee during the day?

bigpapatom
bigpapatom
Posts: 1
Joined: 2005/08/29
United States
2005/09/20, 09:58 PM
I'm sure that there are studies like crazy about the amount of coffee that one should or should not drink but just wondering what you guys think? My job as a corrections officer requires that I keep awake during my shift which runs from 3pm to 11pm but often goes for 16hrs untill 7am the next morning. I do my workouts early in the morning and try to rest during the day before my shift. How does coffee effect your metabalism and/or the ability to put on quality muscle?
jsvez
jsvez
Posts: 112
Joined: 2003/09/23
Canada
2005/09/21, 09:34 AM
I have read that when caffine is taken right after a cardio workout that it will act as a fat burner. If however, you are drinking more than two cups a day you may negate any positive effects. Like everything, moderation is the key.
SkinnyB
SkinnyB
Posts: 2
Joined: 2005/09/22
United Kingdom
2005/09/22, 02:59 PM
I think coffee is just generally bad fo you. I used to drink alot of coffee, until i noticed the negative affects it was having on me. One i stopped, i felt alot healthier. Apparently, an apple in the morning will stimulate and wake you up better than coffee. Stick to real things. It's more like you're taking a drug to keep you awake, when you could just have a really good meal and fruit to keep you going instead? It'll last longer, and there for make you longer. Oh, and drink lots of water? Beth xxx:love: