Ergogenic Aids 3 Flashcards
What type of athletes would take steroids
Power based athletes would use steroids, sprinters, weightlifters, rugby players
What is Hematocrit
Hematocrit is percentage of blood that is red blood cells.
What is human growth hormone
Human growth hormone is a hormone which stimulates growth of muscle, cartilage and bone
What is acromegaly
Acromegaly is a disease where hands become spade like appearance as they get bigger.
What is Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is disease of heart muscle, heart loses its ability to pump blood, leading to irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
What type of athlete would take HGH
Power/strength based athletes would take HGH
Shot putters, weight lifters
How to carry out IHT
To carry out IHT
Intervals of breathing in air low in 02 and normal air
Mask/ chamber to deliver hypoxia (stimulates high altitude conditions)
15-90mins duration
Training lasts 4-8weeks
Risks of pre event cooling aids
Risks of pre event cooling aids are
Ice burns
Inaccurate perceived exertion
Can mask injuries
How are cooling aids provided during performance
Cooling aids are provided by ice towel
Cold Spray
Cold water ingestion
Fan
Benefits of cooling aids during performance
Benefits of cooling aids during performance are
Reduce core temperature
Decreased thermal strain
Reduce cardiovascular drift
Negatives of cooling aids during performance
Negatives of cooling aids during performance are
Impractical sometimes
Reduced muscle temp may limit force of contraction
Risks of IHT
Risks of IHT are
Reduce speed
easy to lose motivation
decreased immune function
Benefits of IHT
Benefits of IHT are
increase in EPO/haemoglobin/RBCS
don’t require high altitude,
less expensive
How should energy drinks be used
Energy drinks should be used to:
Maximise glycogen during game
Hypertonic drinks should only be used after game
