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Kinesiology

2018

Caffeine

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The Ergogenic Effects Of Caffeine On Submaximal Exercise, Matthew Kellner, Angel Gallardo Dec 2018

The Ergogenic Effects Of Caffeine On Submaximal Exercise, Matthew Kellner, Angel Gallardo

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INTRODUCTION: Caffeine is a very abundant substance in society and is commonly found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, pre-workout drinks, and many others. This substance is a central nervous system stimulator which was found to improve wakefulness, thought processes, focus, and coordination. This has been used both medically and in the general public for these desirable psychological and physiological effects. Caffeine is one of the most popular substances when it comes to athletic performance enhancement and has been used for many years. The effects of caffeine on the human body has been studied thoroughly and shows that it does has …


The Effect Of Caffeine On Anaerobic Power, Berenice Villegas Dec 2018

The Effect Of Caffeine On Anaerobic Power, Berenice Villegas

Kinesiology Student Research

INTRODUCTION: Caffeine is a stimulant used by athletes to help enhance performance. Caffeine has shown to benefit endurance performance in high intensity or power sports. It has been recommended to consume about 200-400 mg of caffeine 20-30 minutes before a workout. Caffeine increases alertness and decreases fatigue due to blockage of adenosine in the brain. During exercise, caffeine consumption causes the body to mobilize fat stores before using glycogen supply. Doing so helps prolong exercise by sparing stored glycogen for later. Caffeine is a drug that causes tolerance to develop quickly and can become more of a maintenance drug for …