Chapter
The Effects of Caffeine on Exercise and Body Temperature
1:04:16 - 1:14:06 (09:49)
Drinking caffeine before a workout can increase core body temperature which constricts blood vessels and makes it harder to release heat. Increasing body temperature before exercise is not ideal and can limit the amount of exercise that can be done.
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While cold therapy can aid in recovery, jumping into an ice bath or taking a cold shower may not be the most effective method.
1:04:16 - 1:06:21 (02:04)
Summary
While cold therapy can aid in recovery, jumping into an ice bath or taking a cold shower may not be the most effective method. Targeted use to increase brown fat thermogenesis and mental resilience may be more beneficial.
ChapterThe Effects of Caffeine on Exercise and Body Temperature
EpisodeSupercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
PodcastHuberman Lab
Increasing body temperature prior to working out is detrimental to exercise performance as it limits the amount of exercise one can do, and is the wrong approach to achieve the desired results.
1:06:21 - 1:11:39 (05:18)
Summary
Increasing body temperature prior to working out is detrimental to exercise performance as it limits the amount of exercise one can do, and is the wrong approach to achieve the desired results. Instead, other factors such as cooling techniques should be used to optimize recovery.
ChapterThe Effects of Caffeine on Exercise and Body Temperature
EpisodeSupercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
PodcastHuberman Lab
Caffeine can increase core body temperature and constrict blood vessels, making it harder to dump heat during a workout, especially if you're not a heavy caffeine user.
1:11:39 - 1:14:06 (02:26)
Summary
Caffeine can increase core body temperature and constrict blood vessels, making it harder to dump heat during a workout, especially if you're not a heavy caffeine user. Chronic caffeine users may not experience these effects as strongly.