Anyone read this article in todays NY Times. I couldn't figure out how to link it.
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This is an interesting and well-written article. I would certainly agree that caffeine can help performance. So long as you've adequately primed your muscle memory for optimal form/technique and are not pushing too hard.
The trade-off for caffeine use in daily life is more difficult. I don't have to tell anyone about short-term toxicity (...you can sneeze with your eyes open and answer the phone before it rings...). I think an under-appreciated issue is differences in our metabolism of and sensitivity to caffeine.
This is an interesting and well-written article. I would certainly agree that caffeine can help performance. So long as you've adequately primed your muscle memory for optimal form/technique and are not pushing too hard.
The trade-off for caffeine use in daily life is more difficult. I don't have to tell anyone about short-term toxicity (...you can sneeze with your eyes open and answer the phone before it rings...). I think an under-appreciated issue is differences in our metabolism of and sensitivity to caffeine.
