Performance Enhancement Flashcards
1
Q
What are te benefits of altitude training?
A
- increases red blood cell count, greater oxygen delivery
- increased haemoglobin
- increased VO2 max
2
Q
How long do the benefits of altitude training last?
A
10-20days
3
Q
What are the harms/ risks of altitude training?
A
- altitude training
- headaches
- fatigue
- reduces body’s ability to recover
4
Q
What are the benefits of hypoxic training?
A
- increased VO2 max
- reduces fatigue
- increased strength and local muscular endurance
- decreases heart rate and blood pressure
5
Q
What are the harms and risks of hypoxic training?
A
- headaches
- loss of motor controls
- hypoxia (insufficient oxygen)
6
Q
What are the benefits of blood doping?
A
- increased red blood cells
- increased haemoglobin
- increased VO2 max
- increased muscular endurance
7
Q
What are the harms and risks of blood doping?
A
- heart disease
- stroke
8
Q
What are the benefits of EPO?
A
- increased red blood cells
- increased haemoglobin
- increased VO2 max
- increased muscular endurance
9
Q
What are the harms and risks of EPO?
A
- autoimmune diseases
- increased blood thickness
- heart attack
- stroke
10
Q
What are the benefits of beta blockers?
A
- dilates blood vessels
- lower blood pressure and heart rate
11
Q
What are the harms and risks of beta blockers?
A
- irregular heart rate
- hypotension- lead to fainting
12
Q
How high does altitude training have to be?
A
Above 2000m optimally 2500m
13
Q
How long may an athlete have to stay in a hypoxic training tent for affects?
A
20hours they may sleep in there
