Being a lover of coffee, exercise and physical activity in general, the effects of caffeine on an individual’s performance has always been of interest to me. Below is a list of the known benefits of caffeine consumption.
- Increases energy availability
- Increases daily energy expenditure
- Decreases fatigue
- Decreases the sense of effort associated with physical activity
- Enhances physical performance
- Enhances motor performance
- Enhances cognitive performance
- Increases alertness, wakefulness, and feelings of “energy”
- Decreases mental fatigue
- Quickens reactions
- Increases the accuracy of reactions
- Increases the ability to concentrate and focus attention
- Enhances short-term memory
- Increases the ability to solve problems requiring reasoning
- Increases the ability to make correct decisions
- Enhances cognitive functioning capabilities and neuromuscular coordination
- In otherwise healthy non-pregnant adults is safe
Glade, M.J. (2010) Caffeine – Not Just a Stimulant. Nutrition, vol 26, Issue 10, pg 932-938.