ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Nutrition program alumna Jessica Anderson ‘15 shares expertise on caffeine and exercise in GQ magazine feature
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Nutrition program alumna Jessica Anderson ‘15 shares expertise on caffeine and exercise in GQ magazine feature
Jessica Anderson ‘15, a graduate of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University’s Nutrition program, is gaining recognition for her work as a sports nutritionist. Anderson, who works with the military to improve troop health in training camps, recently shared her expertise in a GQ fitness article, "."
Anderson, board-certified specialist in sports dietetics at Top Nutrition Coaching, explored the synergy between caffeine and exercise, shedding light on its benefits. She emphasizes its effectiveness in high-intensity intervals, reducing perceived exertion rates, and enabling individuals to push harder and longer.
Beyond physical benefits, Anderson notes the positive impact of caffeine on focus and cognition, valuable for skill-based sports. She also highlights caffeine's ability to enhance recovery by accelerating glycogen replacement in muscle fibers.
While acknowledging drawbacks such as sleep disturbance, Anderson's expert advice underscores a balanced approach to caffeine consumption. Her guiding mantra is simple: "Drink caffeine. Not too much. Mostly coffee." .
(AI tools Grammarly and ChatGPT 3.5, a language model developed by OpenAI, assisted in writing this news story.)