Ergogenic Aids - pharmacological aids Flashcards
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Define what an Ergogenic aid is
An Ergogenic aid is a technique or substance that is used to enhance performance or recovery
Define what a pharmacological aid is
A supplement or drug that enhances performance by increasing the levels of hormones naturally produced by the body
Define what a physiological aid is
A technique that enhances performance by directly influencing the physiological capacity of a particular body system
Define what a nutritional aid is
A supplement, food or drink that is used to enhance performance or recovery
Define anabolic steroids
Testosterone derivatives that promote protein synthesis for growth and repair of various tissue through the body
Name 3 benefits of anabolic steroids
Increased muscle mass
Train at a higher intensity for longer
Promotes recovery
Name 3 negative impacts of anabolic steroids
Cancer and liver damage
Increased levels of LDL in the blood
Increases blood pressure
Define EPO
A synthetic version of the hormone secreted by the kidneys that increases the rate of production of red blood cells
Name 3 benefits of EPO
Increased red blood cell and haemoglobin count
Increased O2 carrying capacity of the blood
Increased VO2 max
Name 3 negatives of EPO
Increased blood viscosity
Decreased blood flow and Q
Decreased natural production of EPO by the kidneys
Define HGH
A synthetic version of the hormone secreted from the pituitary gland that increases muscle mass
Name 3 benefits of HGH
Increased muscle mass
Increases fat free mass
Stimulates bone, cartilage and muscle growth
Name 3 negatives of HGH
Hypertrophy of internal organs
Bone thickening and deformities
Increased risk of diabetes
Define VO2 max
The maximum volume of oxygen that can be used by the body in one minute
Define OBLA
The exercise intensity where blood lactate concentration reaches 4mmol/l
Define lactate threshold
The exercises intensity where blood lactate concentration rises suddenly and dramatically
Define blood viscosity
Thickness and stickiness of the blood. A measure of the bloods ability to flow through the vessels
Define hypertrophy
The enlargement of an organ or muscle due to the increased size of its cells
