Ergonenic Aids Flashcards
(14 cards)
Advantages and disadvantages of pharmacological aids
Advantages
Increases testosterone
Increases protein synthesis
Increases muscle growth
Increased muscle mass
Disadvantages
Mood advantages
Aggression
Advantages and disadvantages of Human growth hormone
Advantages
Increased protein synthesis
Increased muscle growth
Increased muscle mass
Disadvantages
Hormonal bone growth
Diabetes
Advantages and disadvantages of physiological aids
Advantages
Increased red blood cell count
Delays fatigue
Disadvantages
Increased blood viscosity
Increased chance of infections
Advantages and disadvantages of intermittent hypoxic training
Advantages
Increased red blood cell count
Increased oxygen transport
Disadvantages
Not natural
Advantages and disadvantages of ice vests
Advantages
Decreased dehydration
Decreased Inflammation
Disadvantages
Ice burns
Mask injuries
What is an ergogenic aid?
A technique or substance used to enhance performance or recovery
Advantages and disadvantages of anabolic steroids
Advantages
Increased body mass
Promotes recovery
Can speed up rehab from soft tissue injuries
Disadvantages
Liver damage
Increased blood pressure
Raised LDL cholesterol
Advantages and disadvantages of EPO
Advantages
Increased red blood cell and haemoglobin count
Increased vo2 max
Disadvantages
Increased blood viscosity
Decreased blood flow or cardiac output
Advantages and disadvantages of blood doping
Advantages
Increased red blood cell count
Increased vo2 max
Increased oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
Disadvantages
Increased blood viscosity
Decreased blood flow
Blood clots
Advantages and disadvantages of cooling aids
Advantages
Decreased cardiovascular drift
Decreased dehydration
Decreased swelling
Disadvantages
Ice burns
Mask injuries
Advantages and disadvantages of caffeine
Advantages
Increased mental alertness
Increased breakdown of fat therefore saves glycogen for higher intensity exercise
Disadvantages
Can cause dehydration
Anxiety and insomnia
What is creatine?
A naturally occurring substance found in muscle cells that acts as a readily available energy source
Advantages
Increases the ability to produce ATP rapidly
Helps muscles perform at higher intensity for a short period of time
Disadvantages
Potential for weight gain due to water retention
Increase chance of diarrhoea
What is bicarbonate?
An alkaline that neutralises acid so it acts to regulate the body PH as a buffer to lactic acid
Advantages
Allows muscles to function at optimal levels for longer
Allows for improved power at OBLA
Disadvantages
Nausea
Bloating
What is nitrate?
Nitrate is an inorganic compound made up of nitrogen and oxygen. Naturally occurring in beetroot
Advantages
Increased blood plasma
Reduces vo2 at any given intensity
Low blood pressure
Disadvantages
Long term use link to gastric cancer
