TromboneAl
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I rarely drank coffee until the age of fifty. After that, I usually drank decaf.
Recently I've discovered a real benefit to having a strong cup of caffeinated coffee before a long bike ride, and another halfway through. Then I discovered that I enjoyed Bowflexing more after coffee, and seemed to be able to "lift" more. Lots of things, I find, are better after coffee.
I realize that some of this is not clearcut, and there may be a placebo thing involved, but I want to make the most of it.
So, recognizing that there is a tolerance effect, how can I adjust my caffeine consumption to get the most bang for my buck? For example, if I have a caf coffee every day, how much will I be blunting the effect for bike rides?
Recently I've discovered a real benefit to having a strong cup of caffeinated coffee before a long bike ride, and another halfway through. Then I discovered that I enjoyed Bowflexing more after coffee, and seemed to be able to "lift" more. Lots of things, I find, are better after coffee.
I realize that some of this is not clearcut, and there may be a placebo thing involved, but I want to make the most of it.
So, recognizing that there is a tolerance effect, how can I adjust my caffeine consumption to get the most bang for my buck? For example, if I have a caf coffee every day, how much will I be blunting the effect for bike rides?
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