Unlocking the Power of Caffeine for Endurance Performance

In this episode, I dives deep into the science of caffeine, revealing how understanding its mechanisms, dosing, and timing can help endurance athletes maximise their performance safely and effectively.Main topics:

• The science behind how caffeine enhances endurance performance
• Optimal caffeine dosing strategies (3-6 mg/kg) and the effect of individual differences
• Timing of caffeine intake before and during races for maximum benefit
• The history of caffeine's status in anti-doping regulations and its legal use today
• Differences between coffee and pure caffeine supplements
• Practical tips for training and race day caffeine use
• The importance of personal experimentation and understanding individual responses