Celsius energy drink: a boost for your training day

Celsius is a sugar-free vitamin energy drink that has been a shelf favorite in US sports stores for years. The brand has 13 international awards to its name, including the title “Best Functional Drink”. If you’re looking for something before your workout that gives you a boost without the sugar load of ordinary soft drinks, put Celsius in your cart on your next shopping trip.

In this article we take a quick look at what one can contains, why it works during training and who the drink suits.

Why Celsius works during training

A regular sweet energy drink gives you a quick sugar spike, and an equally quick crash hits half an hour later. Celsius takes a different route: there is no sugar in the can at all. The energy comes from caffeine, guarana and green tea extract — a combination that raises alertness gradually and doesn’t switch off abruptly.

For the consumer, this means two things. First, a can drunk before a workout won’t throw off your daily calorie target — the calories stay essentially at zero. Second, after your last set you won’t be left with the strange empty feeling that some syrupy energy drinks cause. What’s more, caffeine absorption combined with guarana is somewhat more even than from pure caffeine powder.

What Celsius contains

One can combines seven vitamins and energy components of natural origin. Here is a short overview of the main ones:

• Vitamin C — ascorbic acid supports the normal functioning of the nervous and immune systems, improves iron absorption and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• B vitamins (B2, B3, B5, B6, B12) — riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and others support the body’s energy-yielding metabolism and help keep your mind clear throughout the workout.
• Caffeine and guarana — a natural combination that tones the central nervous system, stimulates heart function and improves both physical and mental performance. One can contains about as much caffeine as two cups of medium-strength coffee.
• Green tea and ginger extract — bring in antioxidants that help curb the formation of free radicals in the body. The benefits of antioxidants reach above all the immune system, nervous system, metabolism and blood sugar balance.

Colorings and flavorings come from natural raw materials. There are no synthetic preservatives. That is a relatively rare combination on the energy drink shelf, and it explains why Celsius also suits those who read the label carefully.

Who Celsius suits

The most natural time to use it is before a workout — about 20–30 minutes ahead, so the caffeine has time to kick in. It suits the gym, running, cycling and CrossFit equally well. The light flavor profile doesn’t make your stomach feel heavy, which matters for morning training.

Because Celsius is sugar-free and plant-based, it also fits into vegan routines and routines with lower carbohydrate intake. In summer it works as a replacement for morning coffee — a hot drink just doesn’t go down well then, but a cold can does.

A couple of notes of caution. For people who are sensitive to caffeine, one can may already be the daily limit. It’s best to skip it in the evening before bed, otherwise your body will pay it back out of your sleep time. Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should also steer clear — this applies to any caffeine-rich drink, not just Celsius.

The main advantages of Celsius

• A pleasantly fresh taste that doesn’t stick in your mouth
• A three-in-one solution: energy drink, vitamin drink and refreshing drink in the same can
• Seven vitamins and natural caffeine in one package
• Sugar-free and vegan-friendly composition
• 13 international awards, including “Best Functional Drink”

Celsius FAQ

Is Celsius suitable before a morning workout?

It works well, especially if morning coffee doesn’t fit into your routine. Drink it about 20 minutes before your warm-up and keep in mind that the effect of caffeine lasts 4–6 hours on average.

How many cans a day is too many?

One can a day is a reasonable amount for most healthy adults who don’t otherwise overdo caffeine. It’s best to stay away from two cans if you also drink coffee or black tea — caffeine adds up from all sources.

Does Celsius replace a pre-workout supplement?

For ordinary training, Celsius is usually enough. But if you train seriously for strength and also need beta-alanine, citrulline or creatine, stick with a classic pre-workout — Celsius complements that routine rather than replacing it.

Author: Celsiusbaltics.eu

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