Seven dietary tips that fitness professionals need to know

    coffee ——Increase muscle strength

　　Coffee has a long history. It was once regarded as a harmful substance similar to drugs, and was once considered prohibited by Islam and Catholicism. It is said that the Pope himself was also obsessed with coffee at that time; in fact, coffee is not addictive because you will not drink more and more endlessly; once you stop drinking, there will be no side effects.

　　Today, coffee is generally valued by the sports community, but because its main component is caffeine, it is listed as one of the banned substances by the Olympic Committee. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system nerve system, increase metabolism and speed up heartbeat, allowing the body to release greater energy and increase physical strength. The effects of caffeine last for one hour, after which the liver begins to break it down. A large number of studies have shown that coffee can increase people's physical strength and enable bodybuilders to lift heavier equipment; caffeine can also promote fat burning and help lose weight. Former Olympic bodybuilder Sercio. Oliva always drinks coffee before working out.

　　If you drink coffee for a long time, your body will adapt to it. Excessive consumption of coffee will cause a lot of urination and gastrointestinal discomfort.

　　Chocolate - a good helper for restoring physical strength

　　Some people no longer have the energy to bench press after two hours of exercise. After eating a piece of chocolate (not a large box), your physical strength is restored, and you will feel very relaxed when you do two sets of 8 bench presses.

　　Some people believe that this is because the cocoa beans in chocolate contain caffeine, which restores physical strength. Is it caffeine again? In fact, it’s the sugar that really works. When fitness training comes to an end, the blood sugar in the body has dropped to a very low level, the body has insufficient energy, and the stomach will feel hungry. At this time, the sugar in chocolate can be used as an energy supplement in time, and your physical strength will be sustained for a longer period of time. However, sugar has both advantages and disadvantages. If you eat a row of chocolates in one go, the excess sugar will trigger insulin secretion, further lowering blood sugar and causing fat accumulation. Be careful!

　　When you are low on energy or feel hungry, eating a small amount of chocolate (but not too much) and drinking a glass of water can help digest and absorb sugar and transport blood sugar to muscles throughout the body.