Few of us care to live without coffee, yet it supposedly has negative health effects: dehydration, caffeine dependence, interference with sleep, and high blood pressure, to name a few. At the same time, others tout the health benefits of coffee, such as its antioxidants. Which should we believe? As it turns out, they’re both right. In moderation, coffee has many health benefits. You might be surprised to learn that coffee can even boost your fitness gym workouts. Here’s how. 1. Coffee boosts mental alertness to get you moving early in the morning. We don’t drink coffee just for the taste: it’s a proven pick-me-up that helps burn off the grogginess of sleep and get us moving in the morning. If you find it difficult to get out the door to the fitness center before work, try sipping a cup of coffee first thing. 2. Coffee keeps you (ahem) regular so it doesn’t interfere with exercise. Exercise isn’t the only type of movement coffee will help you with. Let’s face it – the rest of the day ju...
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