Good news, fellow coffee snobs: As it turns out, our beloved beverage is actually a great pre-workout drink (who knew?). According to ABC News, there are several reasons drinking our drug of choice is a great idea before exercising. This coffee news got me thinking: If drinking something like coffee before launching into downward dog is a good idea, what else have I been missing? As it turns out, there are several easy, under-the-radar workout fuels you probably haven't tried yet. Before your next trip to the gym, here are a few to try:
1. Drink coffee
Let’s start off with coffee, shall we? ABC News explains that, not only does the beverage improve circulation (gets oxygen into your precious, precious blood), but it also reduces pain, enhances memory, and fuels and preserves muscle. In other words, it's a win/win/win/win/win situation.
2. Try raw cacao
If you haven’t added cacao powder to your smoothies yet, I highly recommend trying it — it will trick your brain into thinking you're drinking a chocolate shake. It's also pretty great for your body, and an easy way to get some pre-workout energy, that thing we're all lacking right before going to the gym. According to fitness blog GabbyandLaird.com, the flavanols in raw cacao can help produce energy in your muscles. The ingredient is also rich in vitamins and antioxidants, according to HuffPost, and it can improve your mood.
Source: bustle.com
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