Ergogenic aids

Question 1

What is blood doping?

Answer 1

Blood is removed from body and body adapts to training with less RBC/HB/O2 and makes more RBC.
Blood is then reinjected 4 weeks later increasing RBC count. Useful for aerobic athletes doing a marathon.

Question 2

Is blood doping legal or illegal?

Answer 2

Illegal.

Question 3

Benifits of Blood doping?

Answer 3

Increased RBC count.
Increased Duration and intensity of exercise.
Delays muscle fatigue

Question 4

Drawbacks of Blood doping?

Answer 4

Infections
Increased blood viscosity
Increased blood clots or heart failure.

Question 5

What is intermittent Hypoxic Training?

Answer 5

Intervals of breathing air low in O2 and normal air using a mask or altitude generator. Work intervals last several mins or sessions last 15 - 90 mins. Aerobic athletes marathon.

Question 6

Is IHT legal or illegal?

Answer 6

Legal

Question 7

Benefits of IHT?

Answer 7

Doesn’t require high altitude
Cost is less then altitude training
Increased rate of adaption to aerobic training

Question 8

Drawbacks of IHT?

Answer 8

Not safe for those who have respiratory issues.
Hard to reach normal work rates under hypoxic conditions.
Decreased immune functions.

Question 9

What is cooling aids?

Answer 9

Pre game
To reduce body’s core temperature using ice vests 30 - 40 mins before event
Post game
To reduce swelling and promote recover. Using ice baths or ice packs.
Any athletes but pre event endurance.

Question 10

Is cooling Aids legal or illegal?

Answer 10

Legal

Question 11

Benefits of Cooling aids?

Answer 11

Pre
- Reduces temp and thermal strain to sustain exercise for longer.
Post
- To vasoconstrict blood vessls to reduce blood flow to reduce inflammation.
Treat injuries reducing pain.

Question 12

Drawbacks

Answer 12

Can mask pain and complicate injuries.
Can cause ice burns
Be dangerous for performers with heart problems.