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Caffeine Decreases Exercised-Induced Myocardial Blood Flow

Two cups of coffee before that run might make it easier to get out the door, but the caffeine in everybody's favorite pick-me-up does not appear to boost athletic performance, say researchers.

Java Before the Gym? Think Again | AJC.com

Having a coffee fix just before a workout may not be the best idea, a new study suggests.

Caffeine May Reduce Athletic Performance: Study

Caffeine is a stimulant, but may actually impair athletic performance, according to researchers at the University Hospital and the Center for Integrative Human Physiology in Zurich. Caffeine reduces the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, study results indicate.

Caffeine Blunts Blood Flow to Heart During Exercise

Drinking caffeine drinks appears to stifle the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart during exercise, suggests new research out of Switzerland.

Caffeine Limits Blood Flow to Heart Muscle During Exercise

In healthy volunteers, the equivalent of two cups of coffee reduced the body's ability to boost blood flow to the heart muscle in response to exercise, and the effect was stronger when the participants were in a chamber simulating high altitude, according to a new study in the Jan. 17, 2006, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

No. 1 Way to Make Exercise Work - Netscape Home & Real Estate

People who are successful at exercising have a secret that makes it work. That secret is simple: Just do it. No excuses. Don't think about it. Just do it!

Do This Daily. Keep Your Mind Sharp - Netscape What's New

Exercise every day, and you're more likely to keep your mind sharp well into old age. Staying physically fit throughout your life is not only good for your body, but also it's the perfect prescription for your mind and memory.