Drinking Coffee Before Sports Can Increase Energy? This Is An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - Coffee is one of the popular drinks and is consumed by many people every day. This is because coffee is considered to increase energy and enthusiasm for activities, such as work.

In addition, coffee can also help increase energy before exercising. Drinking coffee can increase energy, especially for cardio exercises and muscle strength.

"If you want to get more energy and increase your cardio or strength training, coffee can be a great ergogenic help," said Peloton instructor Kristin total, quoted by One Peloton, on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Coffee can help increase energy before exercise due to caffeine content in it, which helps increase focus and vigilance.

Coffee caffein stimulates the release of adrenaline in the body. These fight-or-fight' hormones can give you an extra boost to do intense exercise.

However, the amount of coffee you drink before exercise must be in accordance with the limits and abilities of each individual. This is so that the body remains comfortable after drinking coffee and exercise runs smoothly.

However, the ideal amount of pre-training coffee can vary from person to person. So it is important to pay attention to the sensitivity of your caffeine and digestive comfort," said nutritionist Ellen Landes, RDN, CPT.

The general recommendation for the amount of coffee you drink before exercise is 3-6 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of weight. So, if you weigh 70 kilograms, you can target 210-420 milligrams of caffeine.

This amount is equivalent to 2-4 cups of brewed coffee. The coffee should be taken 60 minutes before exercise starts.

In addition, drinking coffee before exercise should be when you are going to exercise in the morning. Avoid drinking coffee before exercising in the afternoon or evening, because caffeine consumed is too close to bedtime can interfere with the body's natural sleep cycle.