Physiological aids

Question 1

Blood doping

Answer 1

Removal of blood 4-6 weeks prior to the event, reinject blood before the event
Illegal
Used in endurance events-marathon

+Increase RBC count
+Increases O2 carrying capacity
-Increase blood pressure
-Increase blood viscosity

Question 2

Cooling aids

Answer 2

Legal
Used in all sports

Pre-cold jackets/towels
+lower core body temp

During-Ice packs
+Decreases inflammation
-Can cover up the injury

Post-Ice baths
+Increase recover
+Decreases DOMS

Question 3

Intermittent hypoxic training

Answer 3

Lower O2 levles of air- masks, tents
Legal
Used in endurance- marathons
+Increase RBC count
+Increase O2 carrying capacity
-Non-conclusive research
-Uncomfortable