Heat & Hydration
What part of the brain regulates body temperature?
What is the hypothalamus?
This class of drugs mimics testosterone to promote muscle growth.
What are anabolic steroids?
This stimulant increases alertness and spares glycogen during exercise.
What is caffeine?
This popular compound enhances high-intensity, short-duration performance.
What is creatine?
True or False: Chromium supplements have been shown to improve muscle mass and energy levels
What is false?
What is the most effective method of cooling the body during exercise?
What is evaporation?
This hormone is often used for anti-aging or recovery but may cause insulin resistance
What is human growth hormone (HGH)?
What is the optimal time to ingest caffeine before competition?
What is 1 hour?
Creatine is most effective when taken with this macronutrient.
What is carbohydrate?
This supplement, found in the rind of Garcinia cambogia, is promoted as a fat burner but shows no effect on fat oxidation during exercise
What is hydroxycitrate
This hormone increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
What is aldosterone?
This substance is a precursor to testosterone but shows no ergogenic benefit.
What is androstenedione?
This blood-boosting hormone increases red blood cell production.
What is erythropoietin (EPO)?
Creatine helps regenerate this molecule used for quick energy.
What is ATP?
This supplement is involved in mitochondrial electron transport, exists in high concentrations in the heart, and has antioxidant properties, but shows no improvement in exercise performance.
What is Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)?
What percentage of body weight loss due to dehydration significantly impairs performance?
What is 2%?
What are two common side effects of anabolic steroid use in women?
What are voice deepening and increased facial hair?
This amino acid modulates immune function and reduces cortisol.
What is glutamine?
This carbohydrate loading technique avoids extreme glycogen depletion
What is CHO loading
Despite its role in transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, this supplement has shown no proven ergogenic benefits in healthy adults.
What is L-Carnitine?
This heat illness is characterized by dry skin, confusion, and a core temp >41.5°C.
What is heat stroke?
This synthetic drug used in livestock increases muscle and reduces fat.
What is clenbuterol?
This buffering agent is taken 1.5–2 hours before anaerobic events to reduce acidity.
What is sodium bicarbonate?
This nonessential amino acid makes up more than half of the free amino acid pool in muscle and plays a role in immune support, glucose homeostasis, and countering cortisol-induced muscle breakdown.
What is glutamine?
This mineral, found in broccoli, nuts, and apple skins, is marketed to support insulin function and weight loss, but research shows it has no effect on body composition, energy levels, or performance.
What is chromium?