
Originally Posted by
Turkish Juicer
Yes, there is scientifically proven direct correlation between caffeine supplementation and burning of fat.
You should purchase the pills, the coffee you drink isn't pure caffeine (there are also typical absorption and digestion issues involved since it has to go through the GI tract) and will never have the effect of a pure 200mg caffeine that comes in the supplement form.
Caffeine also increases your mental focus during your workouts. It provides you with the edge you are often in need of for that last set and/or rep, besides helping your metabolism to burn more calories from stored fat. Moreover, it has recovery aid properties. One human study shows that it helps with PWO recovery better than carbs do, which I will be posting here as soon as I have access to it.
On a last note, caffeine pills are most likely the cheapest supplement available to a lifter. If they don't work for you, you have lost 7-8$, too bad.
What does your cardio look like?