For over 500 years, coffee has been associated with many distinctive rituals and is in our daily lives. From Good Morning wake-up java, power meeting, hot joe at work, pick me up 3 o'clock drop energy boost drink, closure to group dinner outing to the end of the date night, and a nice hot drink with dessert. Now, many are using coffee as a pre-workout booster to help improve physical performance and exertion. Wow! What an adrenaline boost of energy you can have before a workout.

How to use coffee as a pre-workout:

Brew 10 ounces of fresh ground coffee. But, before you start to enjoy your nice hot cup of coffee, always start your morning with at least 16 ounces of warm water first! Then have a nice hot cup of java. Black coffee has less than five calories, or try coffee with Laird Superfood creamer, a total of 45 calories.

Nutritional tips: The best advice is to drink coffee in moderation – no more than one or two cups of coffee a day! Never overindulge in something so simple and enjoyable! So, watch your caffeine intake and be mindful of coffee and espresso drinks full of whipped cream and sugar syrups that can cause sugar levels to skyrocket and increase unwanted added calories.