Whether from coffee, energy drinks, tea, or even a pill, a caffeine dose between 75–400 milligrams* (1–4 cups of drip coffee) consumed 45 minutes before your workout is nothing short of a guaranteed boost!

Research results clearly show that a dose of caffeine before a workout of virtually anything (like running, weightlifting, basketball, pickleball, and even throwing darts!) enhances performance by:

• enhancing alertness and focus
• boosting endurance
• reducing “pain” or sense of perceived exertion during the exercise
• enhancing mood (and many of us could use that kind of “boost” before a workout!)

*Note: Caffeine response varies with some folks getting jittery (which would make a game of darts a challenge).

Nugget Note: Feeling thirsty? Drop by our Coffee & Juice Bar for a variety of delightfully caffeinated (or decaf) drinks ready to enjoy. Want to brew it yourself? You can also find a wide variety of artisanal coffees and teas in our grocery aisles so you can have the café experience right at home!