1. Increased Metabolism
Caffeine enhances the metabolic rate at which the body burns and uses energy. Increased metabolic rate.

2. Helps Burn Fat and Boost Energy
The high levels of caffeine in coffee improve the ability to burn fat significantly during exercise.
Fewer calorie consumption during the day when consumed in the morning.

3. Enhanced Athletic Performance
Caffeine enables an athlete to train longer with greater power output. Caffeine has also shown improvement in endurance levels and fatigue resistance. Coffee stimulates the body to use fat stores, instead of glycogen during long workouts.
“Caffeine is effective for enhancing various types of performances when consumed in low to moderate doses” according to a position stand from the International Society of Sports Nutrtion.

4. Promotes Better Concentration
Studies have measured the cognitive effects of caffeine on athletes. Athletes consuming caffeine prior to intense fitness training showed improved concentration with the ability to sustain high levels of exercise intensity including athletes with sufficient sleep.

5. Reduces Muscle Pain
A study involving women found that drinking two cups of coffee can reduce post workout muscle soreness.
Another small study of caffeine consuming males found that caffeine significantly reduced post-workout muscle soreness and shortened recovery time compared to a placebo when measured on day 2 and 3 post-workout. Participants drinking coffee prior to upper body weight training were also able to complete more repetitions on their final set.

Drinking a cup of coffee prior to exercise may help those who tend to give up during a workout.