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The Effects Of Nutritional Aids On Exercise Performance In A Fed State, Simon Devenney
The Effects Of Nutritional Aids On Exercise Performance In A Fed State, Simon Devenney
Masters
Previous research has shown that mouth rinsing with a carbohydrate solution (CMR) can improve cycling performance while caffeine supplementation (CAFF) can improve power output in bouts of repeated sprints in a low carbohydrate availability state. The aim of the current thesis was to identify the effects of nutritional, in the form of CMR, CAFF supplementation & CAFF rinse, on exercise performance while athletes were in a fed state. A total of 32 recreationally active males (aged 22 ± 3yrs, body mass 71.5 ± 10.1kg, stature 173.5 ± 7.6cm, skinfolds 75.6 ± 19.3mm) participated across three studies, looking at time trial …
B-Complex Vitamins' Role In Energy Release, Kathleen M. Laquale
B-Complex Vitamins' Role In Energy Release, Kathleen M. Laquale
Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies Faculty Publications
This article reports on the B-Complex Vitamin's role in energy release. The author describes the importance of carbohydrates as a source of energy in physical activity, as well as the ways in which vitamins, minerals, and water work together to impact an athletes performance. Included are the definitions of essential chemicals, the importance of the six basic nutrients, and the role of B-complex vitamins in energy metabolism.