Workout Secret

Sometimes when friends workout with me at the gym, they are surprised by how much energy I have.  Something I have found that really does give me a little boost is having a bit of coffee before a workout. My favorite drink to have is a macchiato- espresso with just a tiny bit of milk. Coffee is one of the things I love that has questionable health benefits. Some studies have shown that drinking coffee is good for you while others have shown just the opposite. NPR has a short write-up about this, along with some interesting links. From personal experience, I know that drinking a little coffee makes me feel energetic and clear-headed, while drinking too much leads to anxiety, insomnia, and high blood pressure in my own body. I think the key is to enjoy coffee- in all its lovely forms- in moderation; preferably with a good workout buddy and followed by an intense and energetic workout at the gym!