Looking for a Pre-Workout Drink? Try Instant Coffee

With so many people starting their day with a cup, it is no wonder coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. Should you drink it before your workout? 

Coffee and Your Workout Session

Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant, which is a big part of why so many people like to have a cup before they head to the gym. Plenty of gym-goers say a cup beforehand helps them feel more awake and ready to go, and a coffee ritual can make getting out the door for another session feel a little easier!

Now you must be wondering…

"If I want coffee as a pre-workout drink, then when should I drink coffee before a workout?"

How long before a workout should I drink coffee?

Caffeine doesn’t kick in the second you take your first sip, so a lot of people like to have their coffee a little while before they head to the gym rather than on the way in the door. Try a few different timings and see what feels best for you.

Or even better, "can’t I also drink coffee during a workout and have coffee after a workout?"

Now, since coffee can send some people running to the restroom, it may not be the best choice as your only drink during your workout. Keep a bottle of water handy too.

Coffee after a workout works too. Some people would rather save their cup as a post-gym treat, so it really comes down to what fits your routine.

For those on the go… Brewed vs. instant coffee

If coffee is part of your gym routine, you’re probably wondering how they are supposed to get their coffee intake if they’re going to the gym from work or school.

With Waka Coffee, premium instant coffee, your worries of how to make coffee before or after a workout is no longer a pressing issue. Instant coffee and workouts are the best combination for those with a busy schedule and no time to wait for your coffee machine to finish brewing a cup.

Whether you like your coffee hot or cold before a workout, you can make your own cup of coffee simply with water (temperature of your choice) and a pack of the best instant coffee. Waka Coffee makes small single serve packets for your convenience to take around in your purse, work bag, or even just in your pocket. You can use the instant coffee bag if you are at home or back in the office.

Whether you have it before your workout or after, coffee can be an easy, tasty part of your fitness routine.

As today’s society thrives on the busyness of people, brewed coffee or wait time at a cafe is not very ideal nor time efficient. Instant coffee with its portability and ease of making great coffee is the best solution. You get a great cup of coffee without all of the hassle and stress of brewing. Simply bring along one of Waka Coffee’s small packets, or our resealable bag and you can make yourself a cup of Colombian instant coffee in less than a minute just by adding water! Perfect for an on-the-go pre-workout or after workout drink whenever and wherever!

Give our instant coffee brand a try here.

This article is for general information only and isn't medical or nutritional advice. If you have questions about caffeine, your diet or a health condition, talk to your doctor.