Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant that can raise alertness and training performance; dose and timing matter for sleep and anxiety.
Definition
Caffeine is a stimulant that can raise alertness and training performance; dose and timing matter for sleep and anxiety.
💡 Coaching-oriented definition: connect the idea to a programming decision (volume, intensity, nutrition or recovery).
Why it matters
- Shared coach ↔ client language
- Helps prioritize plan levers
- Avoids context-free internet protocols
How to apply
- Explain it in one sentence
- Track one variable for 2–4 weeks
- Adjust if performance, adherence or recovery slip
Common mistakes
- ❌ Stacking too many methods at once
- ❌ Ignoring sleep, protein and technique
- ❌ Copying protocols without scaling
Takeaway
Caffeine only matters if it helps you decide what to do this week, at what dose, and how to measure it.
Common questions
What is Caffeine?
Caffeine is a stimulant that can raise alertness and training performance; dose and timing matter for sleep and anxiety.
Why should coaches know it?
Because it changes programming, nutrition or recovery decisions. Without shared language, client tracking gets fuzzy.
How to apply it simply?
Explain it in one sentence, link it to one measurable variable, track 2–4 weeks, then adjust. Useful definitions serve decisions.
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