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Caffeine, or not to caffeine?
By Judi Ketteler on 02/10/2007 15:14:02
A recent study raised concerns about caffeine and exercise. What's a coffee lover to do?
to concentrate — not to mention more energised for a five-miler. On top of that, coffee's high antioxidant content has been attributed to reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease and Parkinson's disease, and caffeine has been linked to aiding fat metabolism
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Caffeine, or not caffeine? (Preview)
By Judi Ketteler on 02/10/2007 16:06:18
A recent study raised concerns about caffeine and exercise. What's a coffee lover to do? (non-subscriber preview)
to concentrate — not to mention more energised for a five-miler. On top of that, coffee's high antioxidant content has been attributed to reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease and Parkinson's disease, and caffeine has been linked to aiding fat metabolism
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Reader To Reader: Coffee or not coffee?
By Jane Hoskyn on 04/03/2007 17:36:26
Does coming off caffeine help or hinder your running? Here's what you thought
Is giving up caffeine really worth the pain? Plenty of you responded to my question, even though last week saw me struck down by a brain malfunction that meant Reader to Reader included a link to the wrong forum thread. That's what coffee withdrawal
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Supplements Made Simple - Fat Burners
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 21:30:49
What are they- and does a runner need them?
. Caffeine is a common ingredient as well. These ingredients show promise as weight-loss aids, but they also have been proven to be dangerous and even deadly for some users.Both ephedrine and caffeine are powerful central nervous system stimulants, which
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Seven Reasons To Drink Coffee
By Matthew Barbour and Lauren Griffin on 19/02/2010 12:06:02
Coffee can build muscle, boost brain power and improve your next race performance
in 1651 and today we drink more than 70 million cups of coffee every day.With more than 21,000 studies on coffee's stimulant, caffeine, scientists have solved pretty much every mystery associated with the popular drink, aside from the point
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Gear Pick of the Week: MuleBar Kicks Gel
By Alison Hamlett on 10/05/2012 10:00:00
– Apple Strudel, Lemon Zinger and Cherry Bomb – and introduced a new flavour: Cafe Cortado, named after the team's favourite Spanish coffee. Each gel contains around 30g of organic carbohydrate to keep you moving, as well as a hit of caffeine to delay
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Hydration Myth-busters
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 15:59:06
Some of the received wisdom about hydration is not so wise
to 20 minutes while you train.Myth 3: Caffeine will dehydrate youCaffeine has long been demonised as a diuretic. That means it should lead to dehydration and heat stress, especially when you consider that it raises your heart rate and increases your
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Hot Hydration Tips For Winter
By Kelly Bastone on 11/01/2010 15:38:51
These post-ride beverages will warm you up while you're cooling down
the recovery benefits. The sugar in honey travels quickly to recovering muscles, "so it's a good choice immediately after exercise," says Gidus.Teas contain less caffeine than coffee - herbal is caffeine-free - so they're less likely to interfere with hydration
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Gear Pick of the Week: ZICO Mango
By Izzy Clark on 06/06/2012 15:01:06
ZICO Mango Coconut Water Review (£2.49)Izzy says: Coconut water is not just this summer’s celebrity diet fad – it’s naturally packed with essential electrolytes and potassium, making it a great alternative to sugar, caffeine and preservative
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Carrying The Can
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 10:48:02
You may have to be animated to improve your fitness, but these things shouldn't be taken to extremes
’ll be okay. So I began to look for my spinach.I wasn’t as smart as Popeye. I figured that caffeine, alcohol and nicotine would work just fine. Whenever I was in trouble, I reached for one of those. It sort of worked. Caffeine made me feel stronger, alcohol
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