Caffeine & Decreasing Your Perceived Exertion

Key Points

• Caffeine can decrease your perceived exertion level
• Drinking too much caffeine can blunt performance enhancing benefits
• Caffeine Strategy:
• 1. Wean yourself off caffeine, transition gradually, switch to green tea
• 2. Take caffeine three days before tournament
• 3. Only take the amount of caffeine recommended for your age group (adults 400 mg per day)