Here's a really simple tip to help your fat-loss efforts. Plus, it will also give you a little more oomph in your workouts!
We all know that caffeine is useful for mental stimulation. Did you also know that it is a thermogenic – it acts to enhance fat-burning during exercise?
What this means is that caffeine provides a double-dose of positive effects: it can enhance your fat loss AND, it can 'wake you up' before a workout.
The mental stimulation that coffee provides is unquestionably useful before a workout. In our workouts, we have to concentrate very intensely to get to the desired intensity levels. By being in a slightly alerted state as a result of caffeine, you can make it easier to provide this extra special concentration. In effect, caffeine also wakes the rest of your body up too – and this is definitely of use when we are making physical efforts!
I take a small hit of caffeine before both my cardio and weights workouts. I just use instant coffee – and I guess you can use any type. I put two to 3 teaspoons of coffee into a cup and add just a small amount of hot water. I down it all in one go – it has a bit of a kick – and afterwards I feel 'ready to go'
If you do not have any adverse reactions to caffeine I recommend you give this a go to assist your fat loss efforts. And to help you focus on your workouts as much as possible!