50 Incredible Health Benefits of Coffee You Should Absolutely Be Aware Of

28. Encourages You to Be More Active

People often begin their day with a cup of coffee because, like boosting your brain, it also revitalizes your body. As a result, coffee enhances physical performance, with consumption before activities like rugby improving speed, power, and passing accuracy. Additionally, coffee increases energy, reducing fatigue and enabling more vigorous physical activities, like cycling with greater speed and power. A study measured the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during exercise right after consuming caffeinated coffee and found that caffeine lead to a 5.6% decrease in RPE and also enhanced exercise performance by 11.2%.