Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance
Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance
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ISBN: 9780073523538
Author: Scott K Powers, Edward T Howley
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To explain: Improvement in long term performances by caffeine.

Introduction: The most common stimulant that is found in a variety of common food, drinks, and over the counter drugs is caffeine. It was considered as on-again and off-again ergogenic aid. Firstly caffeine was banned in 1962 by the International Olympic Committee and was then removed in 1972 from the list of banned drugs.

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To explain: The results can be extrapolated to “real” performances in the field.

Introduction: Caffeine acts as a stimulator of central nervous system. Performance can be improved potentially by consuming caffeine. It leads to changes in muscle or central nervous system and the rate of fuel delivery in the muscle for work may also be enhanced.

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