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caffeine and sports
 
abbyk
Posted: 17 September 2008 05:33 PM   [ Ignore ]
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I've heard some coaches advise their athletes to stay off caffeine especially when they're preparing for a big game. Is it a fact that caffeine affects athletic performance?
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rickycol
Posted: 18 September 2008 05:44 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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As long as you stay dehydrated, I dont think there should be any issue. And also as long as you take everything in moderation, I think it's okay to take caffeinated drinks
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bubblybubbles
Posted: 21 September 2008 01:43 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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Drinking coffee is not recommended for everyone. Coffee may become addictive, to prevent anxiety attacks avoid caffeine, such as coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate. Caffeine can keep you in a tense, aroused condition. Pregnant women, people who suffer of heart diseases and those suffering of ulcer are advised not to drink coffee. It’s recommended not to drink more than three, maximum four cups of coffee per day.
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black_car
Posted: 26 November 2008 07:05 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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Caffeine only help in like running not baseball or football or sports that take concentration and cafeine is only good in short bursts.
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michael555
Posted: 28 November 2008 01:09 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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Caffeine is not bad for the athletes. It also helps them in their sports and endurance training. As long as the athlete is drinking or taking caffein in moderations. But the best food to give them is foods high in protein and potassium.
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black_car
Posted: 29 November 2008 06:27 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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Yess caffein is only a sudden burst of energy like stimulants.
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cj1164
Posted: 16 December 2008 04:50 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]
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michael555 - 28 November 2008 01:09 PM
Caffeine is not bad for the athletes. It also helps them in their sports and endurance training. As long as the athlete is drinking or taking caffein in moderations. But the best food to give them is foods high in protein and potassium.


What about all these energy supplements & drinks, are they harmful? I have a nephew that seems to be hooked on energy boosters. He has to have something to boost his energy everday and throughout the day.
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jim2008
Posted: 25 December 2008 08:46 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]
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we have a saying once is enoguh and two is too much. Too much of anything makes you feel addictive to that particular thing. your nephew might be someday dependent on enrgy drinks whenever he skip a day not drinking it may result of poor immune system.
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cj1164
Posted: 02 January 2009 10:54 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 8 ]
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I didn't think about that but yes, I guess it does implicate an addiction.
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robertbrown
Posted: 08 January 2009 08:07 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 9 ]
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All I know is that carbs are best for athletes, not caffeine.
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marian24
Posted: 05 February 2009 07:59 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 10 ]
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Some athletes drink coffee to stimulate their body before an event or game. It depends on their coaches and trainers if they can drink coffee.
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mcavoy111
Posted: 11 February 2009 06:45 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 11 ]
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Caffeine was banned a long time ago for athletes competing in sports. That banned was also lifted, because it was proven that it’s not affecting the athlete’s performance.
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michael555
Posted: 19 April 2009 06:37 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 12 ]
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Coffee is good for athletes but they have a limited amount of serving per day. They cannot drink coffee if they are already in the limit because it might harm their activity.
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