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Written by Superhuman   
Sunday, 20 January 2008
 Caffeine improves endurance by enhancing fat use and sparing muscle and liver glycogen. During high-intensity exercise, caffeine increases stress hormones (epinephrine) that might result in more powerful muscle contractions. Researchers from the University of Alabama, led by Matt Green, found that caffeine increased rep capacity during the third set of a workout (3 sets of two resistance-training exercises performed to failure). They speculated that caffeine might blunt the pain response to intense training and possibly delay fatigue. High caffeine intake is prohibited in NCAA sports, but is no longer regulated in open competitions. Caffeine might be beneficial in competitions requiring repeated maximal efforts, such as weightlifting or the field events (throwing and jumping). (International Journal Sports Physiology Performance, 2: 250-259, 2007)
 
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