Exercise Physiology

Question 1

How to carb load

Answer 1

-Day 1-3 medium intensity, fewer carbs high protein in diet
-Day 4-6 Lots of carbs no protein
-Day 7 is the event

Question 5

Supplement what information is key

Answer 5

-source
-performance benefits
-Athletes its suitable for
-Side effects
-How it works

Question 6

Performance benefits of caffeine

Answer 6

-Increases alertness
-reduces perception of fatigue
-helps with weight loss
-Reduces reaction time

Question 7

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 7

-Alkaline so it increases the pH of the body
-Lactic acid reduces the pH, causes enzymes to denature= muscle fatigue
-Sodium bicarbonate neutralises lactic acid produced in high intensity exercise
-This delays fatigue

Question 8

Side effects of sodium bicarbonate

Answer 8

-Vomiting
-Diarrhea
-Stomach cramps
-Very common to have these side effects so sodium bicarbonate is rarely used

Question 9

Creatine

Answer 9

-Increases PC stores
-Increase weight through water storage in muscles
-Heavily researched few side effects