Saturday, April 18th, 2009
GOOD BUZZ: No more coffee guilt—caffeine boosts leg and brain power.
GOOD BUZZ: No more coffee guilt
By Liz Applegate Ph.D.
From the May 2009 issue of Runner’s World
In a study done last year, researchers gave cyclists an energy bar with or without caffeine (equal to one cup of coffee) before and during a long, hard ride. They found that cyclists who have caffeine ride farther and think faster on cognitive tests than the no-caffeine group—useful news to runners in endurance events and adventure races, where quick decision-making is key.
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I wonder if diet Pepsi and chocolate brownies have the same positive benefits?
Andy B
outsideallday.com
