Flashcards in Ergogenic Aids - Physiological Aids Deck (14)
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Define blood doping
Blood doping is the process of artificially increasing the red blood cell count by infusing blood into the body
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Define 3 pros of blood doping
1. Increased red blood cell and haemoglobin count
2. Increased O2 carrying capacity of the blood
3. Increased VO2 max
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Name 3 cons of blood doping
1. Increased blood viscosity
2. Increased risk of blood clots
3. Increased risk of blood viruses
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Define intermittent hypoxic training (IHT)
High intensity interval training performed in hypoxic conditions either with an exercise mask or in a hypoxic chamber
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Name 3 pros of intermittent hypoxic training (IHT)
1. Increased glycolytic enzyme activity
2. Increased buffering capacity
3. Delayed OBLA
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Name 2 cons with intermittent hypoxic training (IHT)
1. Most studies of IHT don’t prove the potential benefits
2. The risks will depend on the volume, intensity and frequency of training
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Define cooling aids
Cooling aids are a variety of products used to cool the core body temperature before an event, reduce swelling of soft tissue injures and to promote recovery post-event
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Name 3 pros of using cooling aids
1. Reduces cardio-vascular strain so can continue for longer
2. Reduces swelling of microscopic tears in the muscles that causes DOMS
3. Benefits the removal of lactic acid
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Name 3 cons of using cooling aids
1. Mask injury so can cause a more serious injury
2. Causes vasoconstriction so reduces blood flow
3. Risk of getting ice burns
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Define hypoxic conditions
Conditions where the body tissue is deprived of adequate O2
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Define buffering capacity
Buffering capacity is the bodies ability to resist changes in pH or the effects of lactate on the body
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Define repeated sprint ability (RSA)
RSA is the ability to recover anaerobically and mentain maximal effort during subsequent sprinting
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Define exercise mask
A mask work during HIT to stimulate hypoxia
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