Performance Aids Flashcards

1
Q

Define ergogenic, ergolytic, and placebo

A

Ergogenic: enhances performance (good)
Ergolytic: hurts performance (bad)
Placebo: whatever you believe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are examples of ergogenic performance aids?

A

Food Bars
Vitamins and Minerals for bad diets
Sports drinks for working out 60 min+

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are examples of ergolytic performance aids?

A

Nicotine
Energy Drinks
Beer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are examples of placebo performance aids?

A

Breathing pure oxygen
Icy Hot (skin irritant)
Magnets

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly