Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Drinking coffee 40-60 minutes before exercise helps maximize the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine. As more people learn that coffee can improve workout results, many tend to drink it right before exercising. Research shows that coffee can significantly enhance exercise performance by about 1-8 percent. However, timing matters. In an interview with British media outlet The Sun, fitness expert Amos Ogunkoya pointed out a common mistake people make — drinking coffee right before exercise. He has explained that caffeine does improve performance, but when you consume it is crucial and that it should be taken 40-60 minutes before exercise, not right before. Why does timing matter? Caffeine boosts alertness and reduces fatigue, helping improve exercise performance. It stimulates the central nervous system, making workouts feel less strenuous even at the same intensity. A 2021 study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that caffeine consistently enhances endurance, strength, power and repeated sprint performa
