Author Question: Which of the following is a feature of specific ergogenic aids? a. Caffeine may enhance ... (Read 41 times)

luminitza · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Which of the following is a feature of specific ergogenic aids?

a. Caffeine may enhance short-term, high-intensity performance.
b. Carnitine supplements appear to increase the concentration of muscle carnitine.
c. Ribose supplements permit longer, more intense workouts in most athletes.
d. Chromium supplements (as chromium picolinate) appear to enhance fat oxidation in most athletes.
e. Sodium bicarbonate may cause unpleasant side effects such as severe constipation in some athletes.

Question 2

Which of the following describes an effect of caffeine use in the athlete?

a. It stimulates fatty acid release.
b. It enhances performance for almost all athletes.
c. It raises blood pH to counteract the buildup of lactate.
d. It promotes absorption of electrolytes from the intestinal tract.
e. It slows glycogen use