I love to drink coffee in the morning but I also like to go the gym right after to work out. Let's just say I probably have my coffee and an hour or so later I go the gym. Is this bad or it ok? If not how long should I wait before I go the gym?
2007-05-14 14:15:19 · 11 answers · asked by KingCalifornia 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Actually, they have shown coffee is a safe stimulant which many body builder drink frequently because of the overall safety (household use) as opposed to concentrated drugs (vivarin, etc).
As for a diurretic, they found this isn't really the case. It does help with bowel movements which can be an issue at the gym since you're moving around. Aside from that, it's pretty much another water source.
Of course, limit yourself to one cup preferrably and not drink during your workout. Coffee as-is contains NO calories just the cream and sugar.
2007-05-14 14:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by atg28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coffee has a lot of calories and fat but if ur going to the gym then ur working it off.. an hour seems like a great time in between to go to the gym after the coffee.. so enjoy!
2007-05-14 21:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Manrae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the best.
If you NEED the coffee, I would question why you work out. Working out is a natural wake-up sort of product.
I would skip the coffee and those extra calories and go straight to the gym. You'll wake up faster and have less of a crash when the caffeine wears out.
2007-05-14 21:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least 2 hours b4 u go to the gym, you don't want your muscles reacting in any bad way toward the coffee. =) i like coffee, but if you drink coffee a lot, then it should be fine.
2007-05-14 21:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fine to drink coffee considering you have an hour break. And there is no calories or fat in plain black coffee. And it's mostly water so you are being hydrated. Coffee is full of antioxidants, so as long as you don't consume over 24oz you are doing yourself good. Unless you are drinking specialty coffee.
2007-05-14 21:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by jo jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I drink my coffee and work out at the same time every morning 30min. work out and three or four cups of coffee I been doing this for about 50 years I'm now 70 and still at it so I don't guess it will hurt you I can beat my 22 year old grandson at just about anything and believe me he tries....
2007-05-14 21:24:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coffee is fine just drink lots of water and eat a power bar.
2007-05-14 22:14:20 · answer #7 · answered by YeS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yummm! Coffee!
Yup, it can taste great and help one to become alert. However, recent studies have suggested that it can also trigger a heart attack. That alone has given me reason to switch to light tea (green or white) or simply water.
Coffee? A little is okay but too much may not be.
The Ol' Sasquatch Ã
2007-05-14 21:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by Ol' Sasquatch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time is ok, but if you want to be healthy, stop drinking the coffee.
2007-05-14 21:19:27 · answer #9 · answered by khorat k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its OK, as long as you re-hydrate (drink some water) afterwards. A little caffeine stimulus should actually boost your workout a bit. Be sure to eat something high in protein as well BEFORE the workout.
2007-05-14 21:20:16 · answer #10 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋