Caffeine May Ease the 'Ouch' of Exercise

Caffeine Jolt May Prevent Exercise-Induced Muscle Pain

By Jennifer Warner
Reviewed By Charlotte Grayson, MD
on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, WebMD Medical News

Your morning cup of coffee may do more than give you a jolt to get you going, it may also make your workout less painful. A new study suggests that caffeine reduces exercise-induced muscle pain. Researchers say pain-relieving effects of caffeine may actually help explain why caffeine has been shown to improve endurance.

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