Protein Supplements
Protein supplements are mainly used to enhance what?
Athletic performance
True or False Caffeine is a stimulant?
True
Role of Creatine
Enhance energy production in the cells
What is altitude training
involves exercising or living in high-altitude environments (typically 1,500m–3,000m+ above sea level) where lower oxygen levels force the body to adapt
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new york knicks
Protein supplements are usually consumed as what two forms?
Shakes or pills/capsules
Does Caffeine delay fatigue in the short term or long term?
Long term
Name 2 performance enhancers from creatine
●Increased energy production
●Increased power and strength
●Improved recovery
●Enhanced muscle mass
What is a side effect of altitude training
-Headache
-Tiredness
-Nausea
-Lack of appetite
-Vomiting
what country is known for cheating in the olympics
russia
Protein helps muscles do three things: grow, repair, and ______.
Recover
How is Caffeine detected and is there level limit to how much you can have in your body
Urine testing - anything over 12 micrograms per milliliter is considered a violation.
1 health risk of creatine
●Water retention and weight gain
●Kidney distress
●Gastrointestinal distress
How does having a increased lactic threshold improve performance from altitude training
what gets deeper the more you take out of it
How does protein help athletes train longer?
Improves muscle recovery and reduces fatigue
Health Risk of Caffeine
Dehydration & electrolyte imbalance
Dependance & withdrawal
Gastrointestinal distress
Sleep disturbances
Anxiety
What is a source of creatine
What does the supposably create as a result of altitude training
Red Blood Cells
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Name one plant-based protein supplement
Soy / Pea / Rice protein
How does Caffeine allow you to perform at your personal best?
Improved motor unit recruitment
based on your answer
Name a country known for altitude training
Kenya
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
ECHO