The Coffee Conundrum: Caffeine, Fitness, and Sleep (ft. Miguel Mendes)
Miguel Mendes joins me for an engaging chat about coffee and caffeine and their effects on fitness, digestion, and sleep. We also discuss jet lag recovery tips and how exercise can improve quality of life as we age.
The Leo Alves Podcast · Miguel Mendes
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Show Notes
In this episode, Miguel Mendes and I explore the fascinating world of caffeine and coffee, diving into its impact on fitness, digestion, and sleep. We discuss the cultural aspects of coffee consumption, jet lag recovery strategies, and how fitness plays a role in ageing gracefully. Whether you're curious about quitting coffee, dealing with jet lag, or staying active in later life, this episode offers thoughts you don’t want to miss.
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Timestamps:
(00:06) Welcome and Introducing Miguel Mendes
(01:13) Miguel’s 60-Second Elevator Pitch
(01:59) Caffeine Experiment: Quitting Coffee
(05:10) Challenges of Quitting Coffee and Sleep Changes
(09:04) Leo’s History with Coffee
(13:49) Coffee Culture in Portugal
(18:26) Benefits and Risks of Caffeine
(24:02) Digestion and Coffee’s Role
(27:56) Jet Lag Recovery: Tips and Tricks
(33:45) How Caffeine Links to Jet Lag Recovery
(36:38) Exercise and Ageing: Lessons from Japan
(47:01) Maintaining Strength and Mobility with Age
(50:58) Final Thoughts on Aging and Exercise
(54:33) Where to Find Miguel Mendes Online