Why is caffeine banned by the International Olympic Committee? Does it enhance performance?
Caffeine has been shown to increase alertness, reduce perceived exertion of exercise and decrease reaction time. The one ergogenic effect of caffeine that has been reproduced in every study measuring post exercise glycogen levels is its glucose-sparing effect. During moderate intensity aerobic exercise, caffeine appears to increase utilization of body fat for fuel, thus conserving precious carbohydrates. Caffeine ingested in legal quantities will likely improve performance in continuous moderate intensity exercise lasting over 15 minutes because of its carbohydrate sparing properties. Some side effects of caffeine consumption are reduced heart rate, high blood pressure, nervousness, irritability, insomnia and gastrointestinal distress. 3) I do not understand the strength curve and the seven factors that affect strength in The ISSA CFT text (related to question #45 in CFT independent study exam and more than one CFT Learning Experience question) The strength curve is a plot of force pro
