{"id":16997,"date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/?p=16997"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:52:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:52:54","slug":"how-to-use-caffeine-to-boost-your-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/how-to-use-caffeine-to-boost-your-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use caffeine to boost your performance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The mental game<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246670099 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246670099 BCX0\">The biggest difference between elite and amateur players is their ability to make the right decisions at the right time. This is especially true during high-pressure situations. Studies have shown that elite players have a superior ability to focus on the most important information on the pitch (such as the runs of their teammates).<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW246670099 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Such levels of mental performance are especially important at the end of the games, where research has shown that most goals are scored. Obviously, we know that as the game progresses, we feel more fatigued, and this may lead to greater lapses in concentration and breakdown in decision-making abilities. As a result, if you can reduce such decreases in physical and mental performance, you could gain a significant advantage on the pitch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How caffeine can help<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Caffeine has been acknowledged as a supplement that provides legal performance gains for athletes. In simple terms, caffeine is a stimulant that improves both endurance-based performance and repeated sprint abilities by providing a mental boost and improving alertness and concentration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It does this by working on a certain receptor in the body, which leads to improved brain-to-muscle function; improved alertness, and a reduction in how hard we find exercise. Other research also suggests that caffeine can aid focus and decision-making abilities in footballers. This has been demonstrated in studies showing that caffeine can improve passing accuracy and skill performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How much and when to take it?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">The research suggests that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">approximately 3 \u2013 5 mg<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> per kilogram<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> body mass<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> (mg\/kg)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> of caffeine is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">recommended<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">improving<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> performance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">: ~200 mg caffeine for a 70 kg individual.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">H<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">owever<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> it is important to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> acknowledge that<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">a person\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">response to caffeine is very individual, and<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">some may benefit more from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">lower intakes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">of caffeine, whilst others may benefit from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> higher amounts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> (consuming caffeine amounts above the recommendations above has been shown to have no further benefit to performance and could in fact be detrimental to performance). <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">Therefore, w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">e recommend taking <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">between <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">75 \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">200<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> mg<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> of caffeine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> 30<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">-45<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> minutes before exercise <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">begins or when you wish to have the desired effect <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">to ensure the body starts with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">peak<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> caffeine levels. Where hydration is important, caffeine products can also be consumed with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW165534175 BCX0\">SiS<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> GO Hydro or GO Electrolyte to ensure a combination of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">carbohydrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">caffeine,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\"> and fluid delivery during exercise. In fact, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165534175 BCX0\">caffeine consumption in addition to carbohydrate has been shown to have an increased benefit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The following Science in Sport products contain sufficient amounts of caffeine (with their caffeine content included in brackets) to be used as part of your pre- or during exercise nutrition strategy: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sis-go-energy-caffeine-gels-pack\">SiS GO Energy + Caffeine<\/a> (75 mg), <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/hydro-caffeine-20-tablets-cola\">SiS Hydro + Caffeine<\/a> (75 mg), and <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/beta-fuel-nootropics-pack\">SiS Beta Fuel Nootropics<\/a> (200 mg).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to the caffeine content of <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/beta-fuel-nootropics-pack\">SiS Beta Fuel Nootropics<\/a>, it also contains nootropics, which are active ingredients that can improve or maintain peak cognitive performance, such as attention, focus, creativity, motivation, memory, and so on. This means that the inclusion of caffeine, nootropics, and carbohydrates within <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/beta-fuel-nootropics-pack\">SiS Beta Fuel Nootropics<\/a> gels offers players a complete energy source for both body and mind during training and\/or competition because you need peak mental function when the demands are most physical!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is also worth noting that caffeine typically takes around five hours to wear off in the body. As a result, you may want to factor in when you take caffeinated products prior to an evening kick off. For a 7.45 pm match, having your caffeine at around 6.00 pm should mean you benefit from the effects of the caffeine without suffering from disrupted sleep after the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Key advice<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Football relies heavily on both physical and mental attributes of players.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Caffeine is one of only a few products that can have a positive impact on both physical and mental performance by delaying feelings of fatigue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We recommend taking on board 75-200 mg of caffeine around 30-45 minutes prior to kick off.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mental game The biggest difference between elite and amateur players is their ability to make the right decisions at the right time. 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