Caffeine, Energy Drinks, and Strength-Power Performance

    Authors

    W. P. McCormack;J. R. Hoffman

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Strength Cond. J.

    Keywords

    sports nutrition; supplements; ergogenic aids; LEG-MUSCLE PAIN; EXERCISE PERFORMANCE; ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE; BENCH-PRESS; COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE; RESISTANCE EXERCISE; CYCLING; PERFORMANCE; SPRINT PERFORMANCE; SLEEP-DEPRIVATION; FAT-METABOLISM; Sport Sciences

    Abstract

    CAFFEINE AND ENERGY DRINKS ARE POPULAR SUPPLEMENTS THAT HAVE VARIABLE USES IN BOTH ATHLETIC AND NONATHLETIC POPULATIONS. EVIDENCE HAS BEEN RELATIVELY CONSISTENT IN SHOWING THE EFFICACY OF THESE "HIGH-ENERGY" COMPOUNDS IN ENHANCING ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE, BUT LESS IS UNDERSTOOD REGARDING ITS ERGOGENIC POTENTIAL IN STRENGTH/POWER ACTIVITIES. THIS REVIEW FOCUSES ON THE EFFICACY ON THESE PRODUCTS (CAFFEINE BY ITSELF OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS) ON STRENGTH/POWER PERFORMANCE AND REACTION TIME. IN ADDITION, DISCUSSION ON THE EFFICACY OF CAFFEINE DURING PROLONGED ACTIVITY AND ITS ROLE DURING TACTICAL PERFORMANCE IS ADDRESSED.

    Journal Title

    Strength and Conditioning Journal

    Volume

    34

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    11

    Last Page

    16

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000309544400003

    ISSN

    1524-1602

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