Strength Studio

We Build Better Bodies

5800 Edwards Ranch Rd, Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX. 76109

817 222-1577

At Strength Studio, we offer 1-on-1 personalized training performed by certified professionals. We believe individualized training is the key to efficient results.  Our staff is highly skilled in the art and science of fat loss and human performance. We use this knowledge to design customized programs that will address your specific needs.

Since opening our doors in 2007, Strength Studio has provided superior personal training  for clients of every physical level in our well-equipped distraction-free gym.
 

Philosophy
The individual is the basis for all exercise and nutrition recommendations. We maintain precise records for each client, this allows us to make educated adjustments when needed. We are constantly searching for more effective ways to accelerate fat loss, improve athletic performance, and increase strength. We routinely reevaluate everything we do to ensure we are never complacent. We never dismiss any method, but we will question every method. If it can be improved, we will experiment and try to improve.

Re-Energize By Taking a Caffeine Vacation

October 12, 2012  /  Erick Minor

Caffeine is the most popular and most consumed wake-promoting drug in the world.  In sports, it is considered the #1 legal ergogenic aid. What's an ergogenic aid? It is a substance that can increase mental and physical work capacity and accelerate healing. Consumption of caffeine has been shown to improve endurance, work capacity, and pain tolerance which are a definite benefit to any hard competing athlete.

For the rest of us, that morning cup of coffee is a must if we are expected to be productive.

But, with all good things, there can be drawbacks and side effects.

There is a catch-22 with habitual caffeine consumption; most people who need their morning cup of coffee are also those who are sleep-deprived. One of the side effects of caffeine consumption is insomnia; so the wonderful drug that wakes you up is the same drug that may keep you from getting a good night's sleep. Caffeine becomes a crutch that eventually loses its wake-promoting effects.

All of the pertinent research shows that those who are not regular users of caffeine experience the greatest performance and alertness benefits. This is not the case for the habitual caffeine addict. The more frequent you consume caffeine, the greater your tolerance to caffeine. In order to keep getting the mental boosting effects, you must steadily increase the dose of caffeine. This can lead to overconsumption which can be problematic and can cause irritability, insomnia, digestive issues, anxiety, elevated blood pressure and heart rate and even more serious side effects.

My suggestion

Take a 1 week caffeine vacation every month. So, after 21 days of intermittent or daily caffeine consumption, take 7 days off. That means NO, NONE, NOT ANY kind of coffee, tea, soft-drinks, chocolate (really, no chocolate), or over-the-counter caffeine-containing medicine for an entire week. Why 7 days? That gives your system enough time to come back up to peak energy levels.

You may experience withdrawal symptoms (headache, fatigue, depression) 12 to 36 hours after eliminating caffeine intake. Drink plenty of water, follow a good paleo-type diet and consume plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables; this can decrease the withdrawal duration.

What's the benefit of the caffeine vacation?

  • Improved sleep quality which can translate into greater natural energy levels.
  • You will give your adrenal glands a break which may further improve you natural energy levels.
  • You will once again experience the productivity-enhancing benefits when you resume caffeine consumption.

Give a try and share your experience.
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